Vial Smasher the Fierce commander decks

{B}{R}Rakdos commanders

We track 1,439 decks led by Vial Smasher the Fierce. Almost all of them run two commanders.

Deck numbers as of October 5, 2026 · refreshed weekly

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The card$3.28+7.2% in 30 daysas of Oct 5Price history for Vial Smasher the Fierce
Decks led
1,439

0.2% of the 787,845 legal decks we track.

Median deck price
$830

Most cost $139 to $8,692.

Median power
6.7

Most rate 4.4 to 9.7 on the 1 to 10 EDH power level scale.

Median salt
5.3

Most score 3.3 to 9.8 out of 10.

Most often built as control (26%), then midrange (22%).

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Real decks from our database, picked from this commander's own price range and from every bracket people build it in. Open any of them for the full list. The picks rotate weekly.

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Vial Smasher the Fierce decks by price and bracket

Deck prices

$0 to $50: 9 decks.
$50 to $100: 48 decks.
$100 to $150: 108 decks.
$150 to $200: 70 decks.
$200 to $300: 109 decks.
$300 to $400: 97 decks.
$400 to $500: 71 decks.
$500 to $750: 155 decks.
$750 to $1,000: 102 decks.
$1,000 to $1,500: 97 decks.
$1,500 to $2,000: 44 decks.
$2,000 to $3,000: 64 decks.
$3,000 and up: 465 decks.

Decks per price band. The highlighted band, $750 to $1,000, holds the median deck at $830. 299 of these decks cost $250 or less.

WotC brackets

  • Bracket 1 (Exhibition)9% · 136
  • Bracket 2 (Core)8% · 114
  • Bracket 3 (Upgraded)23% · 331
  • Bracket 4 (Optimized)26% · 377
  • Bracket 5 (cEDH)33% · 481

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What Vial Smasher the Fierce decks play

The 40 cards found most often across these 1,439 decks, with each card's current price. The bar is the share of decks running the card, and its green part is how far that share runs above the card's rate in every deck that could play it.

Creatures3

Instants9

  • Dark Ritual49%$4.44
    Run in 707 of these decks (49%), 34% of decks that could run it.
  • Deflecting Swat44%$73.48
    Run in 635 of these decks (44%), 23% of decks that could run it.
  • An Offer You Can't Refuse42%$3.03
    Run in 599 of these decks (42%), 34% of decks that could run it.
  • Fierce Guardianship39%$59.66
    Run in 563 of these decks (39%), 22% of decks that could run it.
  • Vampiric Tutor39%$51.82
    Run in 556 of these decks (39%), 20% of decks that could run it.
  • Swan Song37%$9.99
    Run in 538 of these decks (37%), 26% of decks that could run it.
3 more instants
  • Force of Will34%$57.79
    Run in 494 of these decks (34%), 14% of decks that could run it.
  • Mystical Tutor33%$16.61
    Run in 480 of these decks (33%), 17% of decks that could run it.
  • Deadly Rollick32%$26.69
    Run in 463 of these decks (32%), 19% of decks that could run it.

Sorceries3

  • Demonic Tutor42%$63.10
    Run in 601 of these decks (42%), 25% of decks that could run it.
  • Blasphemous Act36%$0.72
    Run in 524 of these decks (36%), 35% of decks that could run it.
  • Jeska's Will32%$38.66
    Run in 460 of these decks (32%), 19% of decks that could run it.

Artifacts6

  • Sol Ring92%$1.00
    Run in 1,317 of these decks (92%), 88% of decks that could run it.
  • Arcane Signet84%$0.37
    Run in 1,210 of these decks (84%), 79% of decks that could run it.
  • Fellwar Stone45%$0.50
    Run in 643 of these decks (45%), 26% of decks that could run it.
  • Lotus Petal35%$34.37
    Run in 497 of these decks (35%), 12% of decks that could run it.
  • Chrome Mox32%$154
    Run in 458 of these decks (32%), 9% of decks that could run it.
  • Talisman of Dominance31%$0.40
    Run in 451 of these decks (31%), 37% of decks that could run it.

Enchantments2

  • Rhystic Study43%$61.95
    Run in 616 of these decks (43%), 29% of decks that could run it.
  • Mystic Remora42%$10.55
    Run in 598 of these decks (42%), 22% of decks that could run it.

Lands17

  • Command Tower93%$0.20
    Run in 1,341 of these decks (93%), 91% of decks that could run it.
  • Exotic Orchard60%$0.17
    Run in 860 of these decks (60%), 48% of decks that could run it.
  • Blood Crypt57%$9.41
    Run in 823 of these decks (57%), 45% of decks that could run it.
  • Bloodstained Mire57%$18.45
    Run in 822 of these decks (57%), 17% of decks that could run it.
  • Watery Grave51%$9.67
    Run in 740 of these decks (51%), 49% of decks that could run it.
  • Polluted Delta50%$20.50
    Run in 716 of these decks (50%), 19% of decks that could run it.
11 more lands
  • Steam Vents48%$7.90
    Run in 696 of these decks (48%), 45% of decks that could run it.
  • Scalding Tarn48%$38.37
    Run in 693 of these decks (48%), 16% of decks that could run it.
  • City of Brass38%$13.05
    Run in 549 of these decks (38%), 14% of decks that could run it.
  • Mana Confluence37%$35.14
    Run in 526 of these decks (37%), 12% of decks that could run it.
  • Verdant Catacombs36%$29.61
    Run in 523 of these decks (36%), 16% of decks that could run it.
  • Misty Rainforest35%$35.99
    Run in 509 of these decks (35%), 16% of decks that could run it.
  • Wooded Foothills35%$17.87
    Run in 508 of these decks (35%), 16% of decks that could run it.
  • Marsh Flats33%$32.13
    Run in 468 of these decks (33%), 16% of decks that could run it.
  • Ancient Tomb33%$118
    Run in 467 of these decks (33%), 12% of decks that could run it.
  • Badlands32%$587
    Run in 453 of these decks (32%), 15% of decks that could run it.
  • Flooded Strand31%$15.86
    Run in 450 of these decks (31%), 18% of decks that could run it.

Cards that set Vial Smasher the Fierce decks apart

These show up in Vial Smasher the Fierce decks far more often than in other decks that could play them.

  • Bloodstained Mire$18.45

    57% of these decks, against 17% of other decks that could run it.

  • Scalding Tarn$38.37

    48% of these decks, against 16% of other decks that could run it.

  • Polluted Delta$20.50

    50% of these decks, against 19% of other decks that could run it.

  • Demonic Consultation$7.36

    30% of these decks, against 5% of other decks that could run it.

  • Thassa's Oracle$20.68

    33% of these decks, against 9% of other decks that could run it.

  • Mana Confluence$35.14

    37% of these decks, against 12% of other decks that could run it.

6 more signature cards
  • City of Brass$13.05

    38% of these decks, against 14% of other decks that could run it.

  • Tainted Pact$30.27

    29% of these decks, against 5% of other decks that could run it.

  • Glint-Horn Buccaneer$8.94

    26% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

  • Wishclaw Talisman$2.07

    31% of these decks, against 8% of other decks that could run it.

  • Lotus Petal$34.37

    35% of these decks, against 12% of other decks that could run it.

  • Chrome Mox$154

    32% of these decks, against 9% of other decks that could run it.

Vial Smasher the Fierce combos

950 of these decks (66%) run at least one combo listed on Commander Spellbook. These are the ones they run most.

  1. Demonic ConsultationplusThassa's Oracle

    Exiles your library and wins the game

    30%428 decks
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  2. Tainted PactplusThassa's Oracle

    Wins the game

    28%410 decks
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  3. Brain FreezeplusLotus PetalplusUnderworld Breach

    Infinite mill

    17%242 decks
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  4. Glint-Horn BuccaneerplusMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

    Infinite damage and draw

    17%239 decks
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  5. Brain FreezeplusLion's Eye DiamondplusUnderworld Breach

    Infinite mill, mana and storm count

    14%199 decks
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  6. CuriosityplusGlint-Horn Buccaneer

    Infinite draw and damage

    8%120 decks
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  7. Malcolm, Keen-Eyed NavigatorplusReckless FireweaverplusTrickery Charm

    Infinite mana and damage

    8%114 decks
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  8. Brain FreezeplusLotus PetalplusUnderworld Breach

    Infinite mill

    8%114 decks
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Who Vial Smasher the Fierce partners with

1,418 of the 1,439 decks run a second commander. These pairings lead the most of them.

  1. Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator26% · 379
    379 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator.
  2. Thrasios, Triton Hero21% · 308
    308 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Thrasios, Triton Hero.
  3. Sakashima of a Thousand Faces11% · 154
    154 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Sakashima of a Thousand Faces.
  4. Kraum, Ludevic's Opus5% · 71
    71 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.
  5. Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker5% · 70
    70 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker.
  6. Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix4% · 62
    62 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.
  7. Krark, the Thumbless4% · 54
    54 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Krark, the Thumbless.
  8. Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist4% · 54
    54 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.
  9. Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood3% · 39
    39 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood.
  10. Kodama of the East Tree2% · 29
    29 decks pair Vial Smasher the Fierce with Kodama of the East Tree.

Commanders like Vial Smasher the Fierce

Their decks lean on many of the same signature cards as Vial Smasher the Fierce decks do.