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Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is a mythic Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon from TDC (TDC) costing {2}{R}{W}{B}. Current price: $1.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard MTG card

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

Card Text

Flying, deathtouch When Neriv enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. Whenever Neriv attacks, exile a number of cards from the top of your library equal to the number of differently named tokens you control. During any turn you attacked with a commander, you may play those cards.

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 5.0 TDC TDC 🎨 Lucas Graciano
Deathtouch Flying

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$1.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.39
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$1.49
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$0.99
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€0.61
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€0.51
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Prices updated: 2026-03-05
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard? Basics

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is a Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, deathtouch When Neriv enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. Whenever Neriv attacks, exile a number of cards from the top of your library equal to the number of differently named tokens you control. During any turn you attacked with a commander, you may play those cards."

How much mana does Neriv, Crackling Vanguard cost to cast? Basics

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard has a mana cost of {2}{R}{W}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's mana cost of {2}{R}{W}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's current oracle text is: "Flying, deathtouch When Neriv enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. Whenever Neriv attacks, exile a number of cards from the top of your library equal to the number of differently named tokens you control. During any turn you attacked with a commander, you may play those cards."

What is the current price of Neriv, Crackling Vanguard? Pricing

The current market price for Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is approximately $1.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.61 EUR.

Where can I buy Neriv, Crackling Vanguard? Pricing

You can purchase Neriv, Crackling Vanguard from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard normal: $1.14 | foil: $0.39

Is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Neriv, Crackling Vanguard in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Neriv, Crackling Vanguard in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Neriv, Crackling Vanguard in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard legal in Legacy? Legality

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard legal in Vintage? Legality

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Neriv, Crackling Vanguard in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard from? Details

This printing of Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is from TDC (TDC), with collector number 6.

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's rarity? Details

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is a mythic card in TDC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Neriv, Crackling Vanguard? Details

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's power and toughness? Details

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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