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Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $3.54

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.

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 $0.76

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 $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+28% Synergy $0.64

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+28% Synergy $17.55
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+18% Synergy $18.21
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $45.78
Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $15.11
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $68.04

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 $0.42
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+56% Synergy $0.84
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+56% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+44% Synergy $0.93
Magar of the Magic Strings Magar of the Magic Strings
+39% Synergy $0.86
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+39% Synergy $0.26
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+39% Synergy $0.34
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
+38% Synergy $0.24
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+38% Synergy $14.12
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+38% Synergy $41.82
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+37% Synergy $9.97
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+36% Synergy $0.71
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+36% Synergy $0.21
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+36% Synergy $0.50
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+34% Synergy $1.04
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $5.51
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+31% Synergy $0.97
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+31% Synergy $25.95
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $2.86
Anger Anger
+27% Synergy $0.49
Valgavoth's Faithful Valgavoth's Faithful
+24% Synergy $0.14
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+24% Synergy $1.06
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+24% Synergy $8.54
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+22% Synergy $2.35
Spellpyre Phoenix Spellpyre Phoenix
+20% Synergy $0.15
Rooting Moloch Rooting Moloch
+20% Synergy $0.16
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+20% Synergy $0.36
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+20% Synergy $2.56
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+20% Synergy $0.13
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+20% Synergy $2.01
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+20% Synergy $0.29
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+20% Synergy $0.31
_____ Goblin _____ Goblin
+20% Synergy $0.34
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+19% Synergy $1.85
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+19% Synergy $0.24
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+19% Synergy $3.46
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+19% Synergy $0.50
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $1.01
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+19% Synergy $12.28
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+19% Synergy $0.44
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+19% Synergy $2.15
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+18% Synergy $0.24
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+18% Synergy $0.57
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+18% Synergy $1.44
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+18% Synergy $0.37
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+18% Synergy $10.03
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+18% Synergy $3.66
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+18% Synergy $1.07
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+18% Synergy $1.34
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+11% Synergy $6.25

Instants

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

Magmatic Sinkhole Magmatic Sinkhole
+40% Synergy $0.15
Calibrated Blast Calibrated Blast
+40% Synergy $0.16
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+40% Synergy $2.47
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+39% Synergy $0.38
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+39% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+38% Synergy $3.17
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+37% Synergy $4.94
Murder Murder
+35% Synergy $0.15
Pyretic Rebirth Pyretic Rebirth
+24% Synergy $0.13
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+20% Synergy $0.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+19% Synergy $1.90
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+18% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+17% Synergy $0.40
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+17% Synergy $1.56
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+13% Synergy $0.45
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+11% Synergy $9.82
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+10% Synergy $3.75
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $5.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $14.13
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.35
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.69
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $26.00
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.32

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 $0.47
Victimize Victimize
+44% Synergy $1.27
Syphon Life Syphon Life
+40% Synergy $0.10
Wake to Slaughter Wake to Slaughter
+40% Synergy $0.20
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+40% Synergy $0.20
Lidless Gaze Lidless Gaze
+40% Synergy $0.18
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+40% Synergy $0.87
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+39% Synergy $3.55
Languish Languish
+39% Synergy $0.33
Red Sun's Twilight Red Sun's Twilight
+39% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+38% Synergy $2.79
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+37% Synergy $4.36
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+37% Synergy $0.64
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+37% Synergy $3.86
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+36% Synergy $8.41
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+36% Synergy $0.36
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+35% Synergy $3.08
Damnation Damnation
+32% Synergy $20.62
Stargaze Stargaze
+24% Synergy $0.24
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+24% Synergy $0.94
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+21% Synergy $4.63
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.82
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+20% Synergy $0.08
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+20% Synergy $0.38
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+20% Synergy $1.15
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+19% Synergy $1.53
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+19% Synergy $4.50
Exhume Exhume
+19% Synergy $5.87
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+19% Synergy $4.86
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+19% Synergy $0.28
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.32
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+19% Synergy $0.35
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+18% Synergy $3.34
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+18% Synergy $0.83
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+18% Synergy $0.38
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+18% Synergy $2.51
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+18% Synergy $8.34
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+17% Synergy $4.61
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $5.16
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+16% Synergy $0.43
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+16% Synergy $7.70
Living Death Living Death
+16% Synergy $1.92
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+15% Synergy $0.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+15% Synergy $0.37
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+15% Synergy $0.76
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+15% Synergy $26.21
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+14% Synergy $2063.83
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+14% Synergy $2.07
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+13% Synergy $31.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+39% Synergy $19.18
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+39% Synergy $0.22
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+39% Synergy $12.01
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+38% Synergy $19.45
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+38% Synergy $9.54
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+25% Synergy $4.18
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+21% Synergy $3.74
Catalyst Stone Catalyst Stone
+20% Synergy $12.10
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+20% Synergy $0.24
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+20% Synergy $1.03
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+20% Synergy $34.95
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+20% Synergy $16.26
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+20% Synergy $13.64
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+19% Synergy $5.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32

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 $11.29
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+40% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $3.44
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+36% Synergy $0.42
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+23% Synergy $7.74
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+18% Synergy $1.10
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+17% Synergy $7.95
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $33.38
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+16% Synergy $2.01
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+13% Synergy $1.82
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy $2.09

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 $2.17
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+38% Synergy $4.62
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+18% Synergy $0.77

Utility Lands

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

Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
+40% Synergy $0.37
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+40% Synergy $3.27
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+39% Synergy $0.20
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+30% Synergy $0.40
Diamond City Diamond City
+25% Synergy $3.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+24% Synergy $0.52
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+19% Synergy $98.79
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.35
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+15% Synergy $1.52
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+12% Synergy $4.00
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $23.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $30.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $58.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+55% Synergy $4.35
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+39% Synergy $0.42
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+38% Synergy $2.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+38% Synergy $0.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $0.50
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+30% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+30% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.34
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+20% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+18% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.39
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+14% Synergy $3.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-16% Synergy $3.52

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 $0.34
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+50% Synergy $0.19
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+45% Synergy $0.34
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+42% Synergy $0.33
Immersturm Skullcairn Immersturm Skullcairn
+39% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+38% Synergy $0.29
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+38% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+37% Synergy $0.28
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+36% Synergy $0.09
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+34% Synergy $0.35
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+34% Synergy $1.16
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+26% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+26% Synergy $7.59
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+25% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+20% Synergy $0.50
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+17% Synergy $15.55
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+16% Synergy $0.35
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+16% Synergy $5.45
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $38.90
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+13% Synergy $3.28
City of Brass City of Brass
+12% Synergy $9.01
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+12% Synergy $16.13
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+12% Synergy $28.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $18.59
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $29.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $32.49
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.29
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.32
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $10.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+2% Synergy $7.54
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.51
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $1.10
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $9.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $16.12
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-25% Synergy $9.37

Similar Commanders

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

Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cloakwood Hermit Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
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
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
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
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Zevlor, Elturel Exile Zevlor, Elturel Exile
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
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
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher