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Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful: Aggro
Price tag $11.37

Legendary Creature — Goblin Berserker Dog

Vial Smasher the Fierce Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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Playstyle & Strategy

Legends 54% Historic 20% +1/+1 Counters 6% Aggro 4% Obosh Companion 2%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+99% Synergy $0.39
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+98% Synergy $1.16
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+98% Synergy $26.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+93% Synergy $3.85
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+85% Synergy $21.48
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+84% Synergy $68.53
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+79% Synergy $68.87
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+78% Synergy $23.26
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+78% Synergy $0.40
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+76% Synergy $2.56

Top Cards

The staple cards most Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Aggro decks run as their core.

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+76% Synergy $31.83
Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+76% Synergy $14.04
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+18% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Aggro game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+81% Synergy $51.92
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+50% Synergy $41.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+48% Synergy $36.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+46% Synergy $62.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+32% Synergy $125.34
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+21% Synergy $70.03
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+17% Synergy $23.76
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $105.77
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+15% Synergy $53.72
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $158.66

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+75% Synergy $0.25
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+63% Synergy $1.23
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+59% Synergy $1.14
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
+56% Synergy $2.03
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+56% Synergy $4.77
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+52% Synergy $45.74
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+50% Synergy $0.36
Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos
+50% Synergy $0.30
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+50% Synergy $0.37
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
+49% Synergy $0.84
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+49% Synergy $1.36
Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
+48% Synergy $0.36
Araña, Heart of the Spider Araña, Heart of the Spider
+48% Synergy $0.38
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+47% Synergy $9.71
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+46% Synergy $2.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+42% Synergy $58.30
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+39% Synergy $7.56
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+39% Synergy $5.22
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
+39% Synergy $3.77
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+38% Synergy $0.50
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+38% Synergy $20.32
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+38% Synergy $0.33
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+38% Synergy $2.23
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+38% Synergy $3.14
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+38% Synergy $0.33
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+38% Synergy $0.37
Cadric, Soul Kindler Cadric, Soul Kindler
+37% Synergy $4.09
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+36% Synergy $0.95
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+33% Synergy $20.09
Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
+33% Synergy $0.28
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+32% Synergy $0.42
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+32% Synergy $0.62
Seifer, Balamb Rival Seifer, Balamb Rival
+32% Synergy $1.90
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+31% Synergy $6.77
Ozai, the Phoenix King Ozai, the Phoenix King
+28% Synergy $4.49
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+27% Synergy $14.16
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+25% Synergy $0.12
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+25% Synergy $0.34
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+25% Synergy $0.26
Cecil, Dark Knight Cecil, Redeemed Paladin Cecil, Dark Knight
+24% Synergy $0.67
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+24% Synergy $2.22
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+23% Synergy $3.89
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+23% Synergy $21.10
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+23% Synergy $27.76
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+22% Synergy $6.50
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+22% Synergy $0.62
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+22% Synergy $6.85
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+21% Synergy $0.88
Celes, Rune Knight Celes, Rune Knight
+20% Synergy $0.43
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+20% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Aggro deck ahead.

Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+44% Synergy $9.87
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+33% Synergy $6.19
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+28% Synergy $26.21
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+28% Synergy $1.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+22% Synergy $1.62
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+20% Synergy $5.88
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.42
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+19% Synergy $17.44
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+18% Synergy $25.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+17% Synergy $3.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+17% Synergy $3.78
Reprieve Reprieve
+17% Synergy $1.64
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $6.50
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+16% Synergy $9.90
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+15% Synergy $12.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.36
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $0.81
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $16.26
Mortify Mortify
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $4.19
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-9% Synergy $4.10

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful.

Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+56% Synergy $1.37
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+56% Synergy $1.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+23% Synergy $8.59
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+21% Synergy $3.13
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+19% Synergy $5.28
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+18% Synergy $28.02
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+18% Synergy $5.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+16% Synergy $2092.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+16% Synergy $23.87
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $7.08
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+14% Synergy $2.09
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.28
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $2.06
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Aggro decks.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+36% Synergy $3.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $26.78
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+34% Synergy $13.63
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+20% Synergy $3.01
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+20% Synergy $37.35
Urza's Sylex Urza's Sylex
+20% Synergy $0.40
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+19% Synergy $4.51
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $3.06
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+18% Synergy $0.63
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+18% Synergy $11.24
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+18% Synergy $3.38
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+17% Synergy $6.79
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $39.01
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+15% Synergy $2.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $8.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks.

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+51% Synergy $0.76
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+39% Synergy $0.37
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+36% Synergy $9.17
Super State Super State
+25% Synergy $19.93
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+24% Synergy $6.86
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+20% Synergy $0.47
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+20% Synergy $0.22
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+19% Synergy $0.36
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+19% Synergy $0.27
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.24
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+17% Synergy $2.78
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $13.05
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $4.74
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+4% Synergy $18.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Aggro game plan.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+40% Synergy $5.62

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Aggro decks.

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+74% Synergy $6.08
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+73% Synergy $11.57
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+59% Synergy $13.37
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+56% Synergy $20.73
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+53% Synergy $38.10
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+39% Synergy $17.43
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+31% Synergy $6.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+27% Synergy $57.13
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+25% Synergy $0.37
Urborg Urborg
+20% Synergy $17.22
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+20% Synergy $14.50
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+19% Synergy $8.36
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+19% Synergy $1.61
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+19% Synergy $5.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $39.67
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $2.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $6.42
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $26.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.76
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Aggro strategy.

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+56% Synergy $2.01
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+56% Synergy $73.71
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+25% Synergy $0.28
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+24% Synergy $19.97
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+22% Synergy $84.04
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+20% Synergy $0.56
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $1076.87
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+15% Synergy $38.08
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $1.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.40
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-9% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-26% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Aggro decks.

Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+69% Synergy $33.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+69% Synergy $30.45
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+56% Synergy $7.98
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+56% Synergy $8.75
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+55% Synergy $10.10
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+52% Synergy $10.16
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+49% Synergy $26.54
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+48% Synergy $15.25
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+47% Synergy $17.82
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+42% Synergy $18.87
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+39% Synergy $3.73
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+35% Synergy $11.55
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+34% Synergy $11.42
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+34% Synergy $17.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+34% Synergy $38.66
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+34% Synergy $15.52
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+28% Synergy $17.38
Badlands Badlands
+28% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+28% Synergy $344.09
Scrubland Scrubland
+28% Synergy
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.42
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+19% Synergy $0.36
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+18% Synergy $28.02
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+18% Synergy $0.36
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+16% Synergy $48.66
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+16% Synergy $6.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+15% Synergy $12.67
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $1.02
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $33.09
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+10% Synergy $11.68
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+10% Synergy $12.79
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+10% Synergy $11.27
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $9.98
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $8.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.39
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $1.09
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-17% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-19% Synergy $0.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-32% Synergy $0.36
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-32% Synergy $0.52
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-33% Synergy $0.35
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-38% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful: Aggro.

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sarevok, Deathbringer Inspiring Leader Sarevok, Deathbringer // Inspiring Leader
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kodama of the East Tree Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kodama of the East Tree // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Tana, the Bloodsower Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tana, the Bloodsower // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Martha Jones The Fourteenth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
Ravos, Soultender Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ravos, Soultender // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Havi, the All-Father Havi, the All-Father
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Tymna the Weaver Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tymna the Weaver // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Donna Noble The Fourteenth Doctor // Donna Noble
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
The Fourteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sengir, the Dark Baron Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sengir, the Dark Baron // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Fourteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
The Fourteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
The Fourteenth Doctor The Fourteenth Doctor
The Twelfth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Twelfth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Shaun & Rebecca, Agents Shaun & Rebecca, Agents
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful