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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Kraken

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4288 Current Rank

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+99% Synergy $2.89
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+97% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+74% Synergy $0.20
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+65% Synergy $0.19
Thundertrap Trainer Thundertrap Trainer
+50% Synergy $3.02
Bounding Felidar Bounding Felidar
+50% Synergy $0.12
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+49% Synergy $0.20
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+49% Synergy $1.28
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
+48% Synergy $0.16
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+47% Synergy $2.34
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+47% Synergy $6.04
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+44% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $3.59
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+33% Synergy $0.22
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+33% Synergy $0.42
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+33% Synergy $1.54
Desperate Sentry Desperate Sentry
+33% Synergy $0.03
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+33% Synergy $0.20
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+33% Synergy $0.44
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+33% Synergy $4.48
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+33% Synergy $0.46
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+33% Synergy $0.75
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+33% Synergy $4.20
Ophidian Ophidian
+33% Synergy $0.43
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+33% Synergy $0.84
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+33% Synergy $0.97
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+33% Synergy $0.11
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+33% Synergy $0.10
Ulamog's Despoiler Ulamog's Despoiler
+33% Synergy $0.16
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+33% Synergy $0.11
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
+33% Synergy $0.10
Lumbering Battlement Lumbering Battlement
+33% Synergy $0.22
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+32% Synergy $0.40
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+32% Synergy $7.27
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+32% Synergy $14.17
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+32% Synergy $0.61
Geist-Honored Monk Geist-Honored Monk
+32% Synergy $0.29
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $1.30
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+30% Synergy $0.12
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+30% Synergy $16.58
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+30% Synergy $0.16
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+28% Synergy $0.28
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+28% Synergy $0.07
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+28% Synergy $1.49
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+27% Synergy $2.96
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+27% Synergy $2.04
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+26% Synergy $0.27
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+26% Synergy $1.89
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+25% Synergy $0.77
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+23% Synergy $0.21

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken safe.

Negate Negate
+38% Synergy $0.24
Desperate Lunge Desperate Lunge
+33% Synergy $0.22
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+33% Synergy $0.22
Blinkmoth Infusion Blinkmoth Infusion
+33% Synergy $1.86
Commandeer Commandeer
+32% Synergy $1.30
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+31% Synergy $0.26
Semester's End Semester's End
+31% Synergy $0.90
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+30% Synergy $0.17
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+28% Synergy $1.71
Resculpt Resculpt
+28% Synergy $0.20
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy $0.24
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+22% Synergy $0.10
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+21% Synergy $1.06
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+18% Synergy $4.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.15
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-38% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's game plan and control the board.

Splash Portal Splash Portal
+48% Synergy $1.46
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+33% Synergy $0.08
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+33% Synergy $3.44
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+33% Synergy $0.11
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+33% Synergy $0.29
Concentrate Concentrate
+33% Synergy $0.26
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+33% Synergy $0.41
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+33% Synergy $0.19
Set Adrift Set Adrift
+33% Synergy $0.03
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+33% Synergy $0.26
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+33% Synergy $0.10
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+32% Synergy $0.45
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+31% Synergy $0.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+30% Synergy $1.55
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+30% Synergy $0.19
Ravenform Ravenform
+28% Synergy $0.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+26% Synergy $2.68

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+98% Synergy $0.02
Wishing Well Wishing Well
+50% Synergy $0.15
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+33% Synergy $6.13
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+33% Synergy $0.30
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+32% Synergy $0.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+28% Synergy $3.89
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+23% Synergy $5.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+48% Synergy $0.18
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+47% Synergy $0.24
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+33% Synergy $0.10
Ordeal of Thassa Ordeal of Thassa
+33% Synergy $0.12
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+33% Synergy $0.26
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+32% Synergy $0.51
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+32% Synergy $0.96
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+32% Synergy $2.32
Curiosity Curiosity
+31% Synergy $0.55
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+31% Synergy $2.22
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+31% Synergy $0.04
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+31% Synergy $1.96
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+28% Synergy $0.83
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+28% Synergy $0.15
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+28% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.10
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+24% Synergy $8.80

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+33% Synergy $1.14
Basri, Devoted Paladin Basri, Devoted Paladin
+33% Synergy $0.80

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+59% Synergy $0.13
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+33% Synergy $0.11
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+33% Synergy $0.10
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+32% Synergy $0.14
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.21
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+31% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+31% Synergy $0.62
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+30% Synergy $0.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+27% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+82% Synergy $0.14
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+65% Synergy $2.57
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+33% Synergy $2.37
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+33% Synergy $3.48
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+32% Synergy $0.28
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+31% Synergy $0.56
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $2.42
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-28% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Night Market Night Market
+99% Synergy $0.11
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+63% Synergy $0.04
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+49% Synergy $0.08
Cloudcrest Lake Cloudcrest Lake
+33% Synergy $0.19
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+31% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+31% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+31% Synergy $0.07
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+31% Synergy $0.12
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+24% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.11
Port Town Port Town
+18% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+13% Synergy $2.48
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.10
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $5.30
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-25% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Halana, Kessig Ranger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Heroes in a Half Shell Heroes in a Half Shell
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter