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Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $2.29

Legendary CreatureZombie Wizard Goblin Berserker

Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4523 Current Rank
#4973 Last Month

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+100% Synergy $0.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's abilities and overall game plan.

Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+55% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+28% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+28% Synergy $12.63
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+18% Synergy $16.06
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $37.86
Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $10.73
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+99% Synergy $0.51
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+56% Synergy $5.67
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+56% Synergy $0.21
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+44% Synergy $1.19
Magar of the Magic Strings Magar of the Magic Strings
+39% Synergy $0.86
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+39% Synergy $0.14
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+39% Synergy $0.19
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
+38% Synergy $0.26
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+38% Synergy $9.94
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+38% Synergy $30.08
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+37% Synergy $1.48
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+36% Synergy $0.66
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+36% Synergy $0.18
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+36% Synergy $1.04
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+34% Synergy $0.92
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $4.94
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+31% Synergy $0.77
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+31% Synergy $23.55
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $2.34
Anger Anger
+27% Synergy $1.99
Valgavoth's Faithful Valgavoth's Faithful
+24% Synergy $0.16
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+24% Synergy $1.39
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+24% Synergy $6.54
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+22% Synergy $1.95
Spellpyre Phoenix Spellpyre Phoenix
+20% Synergy $0.08
Rooting Moloch Rooting Moloch
+20% Synergy $0.05
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+20% Synergy $0.22
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+20% Synergy $3.07
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+20% Synergy $0.13
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+20% Synergy $0.64
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+20% Synergy $0.27
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+20% Synergy $0.07
_____ Goblin _____ Goblin
+20% Synergy $0.40
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+19% Synergy $1.34
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+19% Synergy $0.18
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+19% Synergy $3.08
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+19% Synergy $0.44
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.76
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+19% Synergy $8.37
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+19% Synergy $0.41
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+19% Synergy $2.23
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+18% Synergy $0.17
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+18% Synergy $0.55
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+18% Synergy $1.70
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+18% Synergy $0.55
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+18% Synergy $9.29
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+18% Synergy $2.82
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+18% Synergy $0.90
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+18% Synergy $0.90
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+11% Synergy $9.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce safe.

Magmatic Sinkhole Magmatic Sinkhole
+40% Synergy $0.06
Calibrated Blast Calibrated Blast
+40% Synergy $0.14
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+40% Synergy $1.70
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+39% Synergy $0.32
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+39% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+38% Synergy $3.81
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+37% Synergy $3.17
Murder Murder
+35% Synergy $0.05
Pyretic Rebirth Pyretic Rebirth
+24% Synergy $0.09
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+20% Synergy $0.27
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+19% Synergy $2.96
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+18% Synergy $0.06
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+17% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+17% Synergy $1.03
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+13% Synergy $0.45
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+11% Synergy $8.22
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+10% Synergy $4.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $6.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.50
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.91
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $21.94
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+55% Synergy $0.41
Victimize Victimize
+44% Synergy $0.48
Syphon Life Syphon Life
+40% Synergy $0.10
Wake to Slaughter Wake to Slaughter
+40% Synergy $0.10
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+40% Synergy $0.20
Lidless Gaze Lidless Gaze
+40% Synergy $0.15
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+40% Synergy $0.47
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+39% Synergy $5.60
Languish Languish
+39% Synergy $0.29
Red Sun's Twilight Red Sun's Twilight
+39% Synergy $0.18
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+38% Synergy $2.42
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+37% Synergy $3.24
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+37% Synergy $0.36
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+37% Synergy $3.60
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+36% Synergy $5.83
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+36% Synergy $0.36
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+35% Synergy $2.46
Damnation Damnation
+32% Synergy $18.65
Stargaze Stargaze
+24% Synergy $0.15
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+24% Synergy $1.91
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+21% Synergy $6.86
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $1.07
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+20% Synergy $0.05
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+20% Synergy $0.38
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+20% Synergy $0.80
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+19% Synergy $1.20
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+19% Synergy $4.43
Exhume Exhume
+19% Synergy $4.96
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+19% Synergy $3.38
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+19% Synergy $0.24
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.30
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+19% Synergy $0.26
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+18% Synergy $3.59
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+18% Synergy $0.68
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+18% Synergy $0.25
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+18% Synergy $3.02
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+18% Synergy $7.90
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+17% Synergy $3.18
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $3.62
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+16% Synergy $0.37
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+16% Synergy $6.99
Living Death Living Death
+16% Synergy $1.96
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+15% Synergy $0.24
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+15% Synergy $0.38
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+15% Synergy $0.84
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+15% Synergy $25.19
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+14% Synergy $1719.97
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+14% Synergy $1.86
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+13% Synergy $24.60
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+39% Synergy $18.16
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+39% Synergy $0.16
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+39% Synergy $10.68
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+38% Synergy $17.69
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+38% Synergy $9.37
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+25% Synergy $2.37
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+21% Synergy $2.50
Catalyst Stone Catalyst Stone
+20% Synergy $13.07
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+20% Synergy $0.12
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+20% Synergy $0.75
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+20% Synergy $33.99
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+20% Synergy $14.18
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+20% Synergy $13.27
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+19% Synergy $6.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

City on Fire City on Fire
+54% Synergy $10.37
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+40% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $3.28
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+36% Synergy $0.44
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+23% Synergy $7.12
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+18% Synergy $0.97
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+17% Synergy $7.13
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $25.37
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+16% Synergy $1.25
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+13% Synergy $1.23
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy $2.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+39% Synergy $1.85
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+38% Synergy $1.86
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+18% Synergy $0.72

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
+40% Synergy $0.45
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+40% Synergy $3.11
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+39% Synergy $0.12
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+30% Synergy $0.11
Diamond City Diamond City
+25% Synergy $1.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+24% Synergy $0.85
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+19% Synergy $97.93
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.28
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+15% Synergy $1.71
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+12% Synergy $3.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $22.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $27.86
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $53.21

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+55% Synergy $3.55
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+39% Synergy $0.77
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+38% Synergy $1.40
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+38% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $0.88
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+30% Synergy $0.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+30% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.23
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+20% Synergy $0.31
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+18% Synergy $0.69
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.29
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+14% Synergy $4.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-16% Synergy $2.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+55% Synergy $0.25
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+50% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+45% Synergy $0.16
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+42% Synergy $0.24
Immersturm Skullcairn Immersturm Skullcairn
+39% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.21
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+38% Synergy $0.07
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+38% Synergy $0.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+37% Synergy $0.27
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+36% Synergy $0.06
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+34% Synergy $0.23
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+34% Synergy $0.76
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+26% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+26% Synergy $5.56
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+25% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+20% Synergy $0.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+17% Synergy $8.99
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+16% Synergy $0.19
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+16% Synergy $4.97
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $30.30
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+13% Synergy $2.38
City of Brass City of Brass
+12% Synergy $21.23
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+12% Synergy $15.87
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+12% Synergy $23.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $16.58
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $23.91
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $25.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.12
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.13
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $10.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+2% Synergy $6.52
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.52
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.86
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $9.02
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $15.26
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-25% Synergy $8.70

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

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The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Zevlor, Elturel Exile Zevlor, Elturel Exile
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Krark, the Thumbless Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Krark, the Thumbless
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
Anhelo, the Painter Anhelo, the Painter
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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan