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Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
Price tag $0.07

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

#1994 Current Rank
#1994 Last Week
#1916 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 $0.02
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+3% Synergy $0.23
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+1% Synergy $1.96
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
0% Synergy $1.23

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 $0.33
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+72% Synergy $0.09
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+66% Synergy $0.19
Brimstone Roundup Brimstone Roundup
+60% Synergy $0.19
Prickly Pair Prickly Pair
+59% Synergy $0.04
Mourner's Surprise Mourner's Surprise
+57% Synergy $0.11
Nezumi Linkbreaker Nezumi Linkbreaker
+56% Synergy $0.23
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+56% Synergy $0.16
Hellspur Brute Hellspur Brute
+55% Synergy $0.14
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+55% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

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

Back in Town Back in Town
+53% Synergy $3.79
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+51% Synergy $0.36
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+51% Synergy $0.44
Graywater's Fixer Graywater's Fixer
+50% Synergy $0.27
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+49% Synergy $0.13
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+47% Synergy $0.12
Mine Raider Mine Raider
+47% Synergy $0.03
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+46% Synergy $0.31
Blood Hustler Blood Hustler
+46% Synergy $0.19
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+36% Synergy $1.97

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $24.40
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.08
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $64.98
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+45% Synergy $0.25
Charred Graverobber Charred Graverobber
+43% Synergy $0.30
Boneyard Desecrator Boneyard Desecrator
+42% Synergy $0.13
Deadeye Duelist Deadeye Duelist
+39% Synergy $0.08
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+37% Synergy $0.48
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+34% Synergy $5.16
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+33% Synergy $4.28
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+33% Synergy $0.29
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+30% Synergy $0.34
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+28% Synergy $0.31
Gev, Scaled Scorch Gev, Scaled Scorch
+28% Synergy $0.37
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+28% Synergy $5.28
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+28% Synergy $0.14
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+23% Synergy $0.38
Rooftop Assassin Rooftop Assassin
+23% Synergy $0.06
Vault Plunderer Vault Plunderer
+23% Synergy $0.06
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+23% Synergy $0.14
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+22% Synergy $0.67
Discerning Peddler Discerning Peddler
+22% Synergy $0.05
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+21% Synergy $0.28
Far Fortune, End Boss Far Fortune, End Boss
+21% Synergy $0.20
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+20% Synergy $5.48
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+20% Synergy $0.98
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+20% Synergy $0.73
Overzealous Muscle Overzealous Muscle
+20% Synergy $0.03
Misfortune Teller Misfortune Teller
+20% Synergy $0.19
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+19% Synergy $4.80
Flamecache Gecko Flamecache Gecko
+19% Synergy $0.19
Akul the Unrepentant Akul the Unrepentant
+19% Synergy $0.30
Silver Deputy Silver Deputy
+19% Synergy $0.07
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+18% Synergy $0.31
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+17% Synergy $0.35
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+17% Synergy $0.13
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+16% Synergy $3.44
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+16% Synergy $2.79
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
+16% Synergy $0.21
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+16% Synergy $0.41
Rictus Robber Rictus Robber
+15% Synergy $0.06
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.39
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+12% Synergy $0.23
Boggart Cursecrafter Boggart Cursecrafter
+11% Synergy $0.21
Fireglass Mentor Fireglass Mentor
+11% Synergy $0.14
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+11% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+11% Synergy $0.12
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+10% Synergy $0.25
The Infamous Cruelclaw The Infamous Cruelclaw
+9% Synergy $1.19
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+7% Synergy $1.93
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $48.12
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $6.17
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+2% Synergy $15.38

Instants

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

Unfortunate Accident Unfortunate Accident
+41% Synergy $0.04
Caught in the Crossfire Caught in the Crossfire
+41% Synergy $0.13
Outlaws' Fury Outlaws' Fury
+33% Synergy $0.05
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+30% Synergy $0.35
Murder Murder
+28% Synergy $0.15
Dead Before Sunrise Dead Before Sunrise
+28% Synergy $0.31
Abrade Abrade
+19% Synergy $0.35
Explosive Derailment Explosive Derailment
+19% Synergy $0.11
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+16% Synergy $0.27
Quick Draw Quick Draw
+13% Synergy $0.11
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $3.45
Skulduggery Skulduggery
+11% Synergy $0.04
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+9% Synergy $1.86
Trick Shot Trick Shot
+8% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+7% Synergy $2.89
Consuming Ashes Consuming Ashes
+7% Synergy $0.10
Desert's Due Desert's Due
+6% Synergy $0.02
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.12
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.36
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.59
Fling Fling
+1% Synergy $0.26
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.26
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-1% Synergy $6.76
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.63
Village Rites Village Rites
-2% Synergy $0.82
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.30
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-4% Synergy $0.48
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.08
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $3.32
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-12% Synergy $5.48
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $26.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $68.07
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-23% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-28% Synergy $6.80

Sorceries

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

Scorching Shot Scorching Shot
+17% Synergy $0.25
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+15% Synergy $0.22
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+14% Synergy $0.24
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+14% Synergy $0.23
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+13% Synergy $1.04
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+12% Synergy $5.22
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+10% Synergy $0.36
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+8% Synergy $0.37
Cateran Summons Cateran Summons
+7% Synergy $0.91
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+6% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $1.20
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
0% Synergy $0.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.27
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $9.18
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-6% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $2.79
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $4.69
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-24% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $7.62
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.87
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.34
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $12.27
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.71
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $54.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.57

Enchantments

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

Discreet Retreat Discreet Retreat
+35% Synergy $0.32
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+31% Synergy $0.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+19% Synergy $33.38
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+8% Synergy $0.40
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+6% Synergy $3.80
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+6% Synergy $0.40
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+6% Synergy $0.42
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+5% Synergy $0.45
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $16.84
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $11.45
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.05
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $17.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $3.79

Utility Lands

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

Sandstorm Verge Sandstorm Verge
+8% Synergy $0.29
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.44
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+2% Synergy $1.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $11.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $29.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.51
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $23.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $1.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $58.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+44% Synergy $0.32
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+9% Synergy $2.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-16% Synergy $2.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-26% Synergy $3.52

Lands

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

Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+40% Synergy $0.63
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+10% Synergy $0.29
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+10% Synergy $0.22
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+9% Synergy $0.20
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+7% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Boiling Rock Prison Boiling Rock Prison
+6% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.28
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.11
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.27
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+2% Synergy $0.21
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+1% Synergy $0.35
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+1% Synergy $1.59
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
0% Synergy $0.30
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-2% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.27
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-6% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.21
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $10.83
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.37
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-9% Synergy $0.35
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $7.48
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-11% Synergy $5.45
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-12% Synergy $30.19
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-12% Synergy $8.81
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.30
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-13% Synergy $0.53
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-13% Synergy $7.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.30
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $1.04
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-17% Synergy $16.20
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-17% Synergy $3.16
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-19% Synergy $9.12

Similar Commanders

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
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Iron Throne Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
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
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
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
Vihaan, Goldwaker Vihaan, Goldwaker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Dargo, the Shipwrecker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
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
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dragon Cultist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Guild Artisan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Guild Artisan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Francisco, Fowl Marauder Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel