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Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureGoblin Mercenary

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1917 Current Rank
#2062 Last Week
#1876 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier decks.

Null Group Biological Assets Null Group Biological Assets
+3% Synergy $0.07
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+1% Synergy $1.42
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+1% Synergy $0.31
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+1% Synergy $1.18

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's abilities and overall game plan.

At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+76% Synergy $0.30
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+72% Synergy $0.10
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+66% Synergy $0.18
Brimstone Roundup Brimstone Roundup
+59% Synergy $0.17
Prickly Pair Prickly Pair
+59% Synergy $0.03
Mourner's Surprise Mourner's Surprise
+56% Synergy $0.08
Nezumi Linkbreaker Nezumi Linkbreaker
+56% Synergy $0.24
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+56% Synergy $0.17
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+55% Synergy $0.78
Hellspur Brute Hellspur Brute
+54% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier decks.

Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+52% Synergy $0.39
Back in Town Back in Town
+51% Synergy $3.50
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+50% Synergy $0.44
Graywater's Fixer Graywater's Fixer
+49% Synergy $0.26
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+49% Synergy $0.08
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+47% Synergy $0.10
Mine Raider Mine Raider
+47% Synergy $0.04
Blood Hustler Blood Hustler
+47% Synergy $0.19
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+46% Synergy $0.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+36% Synergy $2.13

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $26.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.06
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $14.10
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $67.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $65.78
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $43.36

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+44% Synergy $0.28
Charred Graverobber Charred Graverobber
+43% Synergy $0.24
Boneyard Desecrator Boneyard Desecrator
+41% Synergy $0.11
Deadeye Duelist Deadeye Duelist
+39% Synergy $0.06
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+36% Synergy $0.44
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+34% Synergy $4.10
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+34% Synergy $5.32
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+32% Synergy $0.33
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.97
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+28% Synergy $5.02
Gev, Scaled Scorch Gev, Scaled Scorch
+28% Synergy $0.34
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+28% Synergy $0.27
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+27% Synergy $0.12
Rooftop Assassin Rooftop Assassin
+25% Synergy $0.06
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+23% Synergy $0.39
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+23% Synergy $0.12
Vault Plunderer Vault Plunderer
+23% Synergy $0.05
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+22% Synergy $1.35
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+22% Synergy $0.20
Discerning Peddler Discerning Peddler
+22% Synergy $0.04
Misfortune Teller Misfortune Teller
+21% Synergy $0.15
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+20% Synergy $4.58
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+20% Synergy $0.92
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+20% Synergy $5.38
Far Fortune, End Boss Far Fortune, End Boss
+20% Synergy $0.22
Overzealous Muscle Overzealous Muscle
+20% Synergy $0.03
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+19% Synergy $0.80
Flamecache Gecko Flamecache Gecko
+19% Synergy $0.10
Akul the Unrepentant Akul the Unrepentant
+19% Synergy $0.26
Silver Deputy Silver Deputy
+19% Synergy $0.05
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+18% Synergy $0.36
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+18% Synergy $0.36
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.13
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+17% Synergy $3.05
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+17% Synergy $0.39
Rictus Robber Rictus Robber
+16% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+15% Synergy $2.98
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
+15% Synergy $0.16
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.38
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+12% Synergy $0.24
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+11% Synergy $0.32
Fireglass Mentor Fireglass Mentor
+11% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+11% Synergy $0.09
Longhorn Sharpshooter Longhorn Sharpshooter
+11% Synergy $0.08
Boggart Cursecrafter Boggart Cursecrafter
+9% Synergy $0.19
The Infamous Cruelclaw The Infamous Cruelclaw
+9% Synergy $1.08
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $47.05
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $5.27
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+3% Synergy $17.07
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $6.09

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier safe.

Unfortunate Accident Unfortunate Accident
+40% Synergy $0.04
Caught in the Crossfire Caught in the Crossfire
+39% Synergy $0.11
Outlaws' Fury Outlaws' Fury
+32% Synergy $0.05
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+30% Synergy $0.35
Murder Murder
+28% Synergy $0.26
Dead Before Sunrise Dead Before Sunrise
+28% Synergy $0.29
Explosive Derailment Explosive Derailment
+19% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
+18% Synergy $0.25
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+16% Synergy $0.24
Quick Draw Quick Draw
+13% Synergy $0.11
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+12% Synergy $3.06
Skulduggery Skulduggery
+11% Synergy $0.04
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+9% Synergy $2.20
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $3.53
Trick Shot Trick Shot
+8% Synergy $0.06
Consuming Ashes Consuming Ashes
+8% Synergy $0.09
Desert's Due Desert's Due
+7% Synergy $0.03
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.17
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.38
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.40
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.61
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.48
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-1% Synergy $6.07
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $1.95
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.97
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.42
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $11.57
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-4% Synergy $0.40
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.46
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.28
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $3.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $27.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.56
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-12% Synergy $4.54
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-22% Synergy $0.91
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-27% Synergy $5.72

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's game plan and control the board.

Scorching Shot Scorching Shot
+17% Synergy $0.26
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+15% Synergy $0.22
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+14% Synergy $0.32
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+14% Synergy $0.20
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+13% Synergy $5.92
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+13% Synergy $0.99
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+9% Synergy $0.37
Cateran Summons Cateran Summons
+7% Synergy $0.88
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+6% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Heartless Pillage Heartless Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.07
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.78
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.33
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $9.12
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $15.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-6% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $3.05
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.69
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-22% Synergy $1.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $7.88
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $0.90
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.23
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+7% Synergy $12.22
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+4% Synergy $6.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $54.90
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.65
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-1% Synergy $2.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $6.08

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Discreet Retreat Discreet Retreat
+34% Synergy $0.28
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+31% Synergy $0.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $34.03
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+7% Synergy $0.39
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+7% Synergy $0.42
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+7% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+6% Synergy $3.65
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+6% Synergy $0.33
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+5% Synergy $0.42
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $18.06
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $1.03
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $17.29
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $11.35
Boggart Mischief Boggart Mischief
0% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $3.40

Utility Lands

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

Sandstorm Verge Sandstorm Verge
+9% Synergy $0.28
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.45
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+2% Synergy $1.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.98
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $10.62
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $29.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.93
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $23.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $58.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+43% Synergy $0.25
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+8% Synergy $2.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.94
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-15% Synergy $2.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-24% Synergy $3.70

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+40% Synergy $0.45
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+10% Synergy $0.33
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+10% Synergy $0.15
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.22
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+7% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.27
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+6% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.25
Boiling Rock Prison Boiling Rock Prison
+5% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.16
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.25
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+2% Synergy $0.17
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.12
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+1% Synergy $1.36
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.61
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.34
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-2% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.52
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.33
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-6% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.23
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-7% Synergy $10.91
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-8% Synergy $7.52
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-9% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.36
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-11% Synergy $5.11
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-12% Synergy $0.44
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-12% Synergy $28.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.73
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-12% Synergy $9.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.82
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-13% Synergy $7.56
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $1.40
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-16% Synergy $16.81
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-18% Synergy $8.67
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-18% Synergy $4.31

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
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Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cultist of the Absolute Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Vial Smasher the Fierce Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Krark, the Thumbless Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
Vihaan, Goldwaker Vihaan, Goldwaker
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Criminal Past Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
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Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
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Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
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