Quick Answer

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Goblin Mercenary from OTJ (OTJ) costing {B}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier MTG card

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier

Legendary Creature — Goblin Mercenary

Card Text

Whenever another outlaw you control enters, Vial Smasher deals 1 damage to target opponent. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws.)

It wasn't quite home, but the fire still burned bright and the bombs still went boom.

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Borja Pindado

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier? Basics

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is a Legendary Creature — Goblin Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever another outlaw you control enters, Vial Smasher deals 1 damage to target opponent. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws.)"

How much mana does Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier cost to cast? Basics

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier has a mana cost of {B}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's mana cost of {B}{R} 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.

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's current oracle text is: "Whenever another outlaw you control enters, Vial Smasher deals 1 damage to target opponent. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws.)"

What is the current price of Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier? Pricing

The current market price for Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier? Pricing

You can purchase Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier 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.

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.14

Is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier legal in Standard? Legality

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier legal in Modern? Legality

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier 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 Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier legal in Legacy? Legality

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier legal in Vintage? Legality

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier 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 Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier 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 Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier from? Details

This printing of Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 235.

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's rarity? Details

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is a uncommon card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier? Details

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier was illustrated by Borja Pindado.

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

What is Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier's power and toughness? Details

Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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