Vial Smasher the Fierce
Commander Legends 540 • mythic
- Set
- Commander Legends
- Collector number
- 540
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Deruchenko Alexander
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
Whenever you cast your first spell each turn, choose an opponent at random. Vial Smasher deals damage equal to that spell's mana value to that player or a planeswalker that player controls.
Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vial Smasher the Fierce was first released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 set, later appearing in Commander Legends as a featured inclusion. Designed as a Goblin Berserker, the character represents the chaotic and destructive nature of the Mardu Hordebased lore in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The mechanics of the card, which deal damage to opponents equal to the converted mana cost of the first spell cast each turn, encourage a high-cost, aggressive playstyle that defines its utility in the Commander format.
The card's illustration was crafted by artist Izzy, who sought to capture the character's erratic energy through a visceral, action-oriented depiction. The design is widely regarded for its synergy with partner mechanics, allowing players to pair Vial Smasher with other commanders to expand color identity. Upon its debut, the card was received positively by the competitive Commander community for its ability to punish opponents while accelerating game state progression, cementing its status as a staple for deck-builders favoring red-black archetypes.
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