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Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Artifact CreatureGolem Kraken

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's abilities and overall game plan.

Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+42% Synergy $0.22

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Necropotence Necropotence
+37% Synergy $17.41
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+19% Synergy $13.16
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+16% Synergy $10.98
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $14.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $54.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $51.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $43.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.72
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+99% Synergy $4.29
Technomancer Technomancer
+60% Synergy $0.40
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+59% Synergy $0.65
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+59% Synergy $0.37
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+57% Synergy $0.22
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+56% Synergy $0.56
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+50% Synergy $0.37
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $1.73
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+40% Synergy $3.88
Phyrexian Fleshgorger Phyrexian Fleshgorger
+40% Synergy $1.45
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+40% Synergy $0.31
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+40% Synergy $19.89
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+40% Synergy $1.02
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+40% Synergy $11.70
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+39% Synergy $0.33
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.17
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+39% Synergy $1.87
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+39% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+39% Synergy $0.20
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+39% Synergy $5.18
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+39% Synergy $1.31
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+37% Synergy $0.33
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+37% Synergy $7.94
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+34% Synergy $4.63
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+32% Synergy $1.67
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $5.44
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+24% Synergy $0.30
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+24% Synergy $7.92
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
+24% Synergy $12.07
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+24% Synergy $27.48
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $1.01
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+24% Synergy $8.19
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+23% Synergy $0.14
Basim Ibn Ishaq Basim Ibn Ishaq
+23% Synergy $1.77
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+22% Synergy $5.38
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+21% Synergy $11.57
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+20% Synergy $0.08
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+20% Synergy $0.04
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+20% Synergy $0.07
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+20% Synergy $0.19
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+20% Synergy $0.66
Gearseeker Serpent Gearseeker Serpent
+20% Synergy $0.03
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+20% Synergy $7.98
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+20% Synergy $0.71
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+20% Synergy $0.69
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+20% Synergy $0.43
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+19% Synergy $0.82
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+19% Synergy $1.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+18% Synergy $1.03

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken safe.

Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+49% Synergy $0.20
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+43% Synergy $0.74
Anticipate Anticipate
+39% Synergy $0.05
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+39% Synergy $0.13
Darkness Darkness
+39% Synergy $22.62
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+38% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+35% Synergy $7.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+35% Synergy $4.36
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+35% Synergy $13.78
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+34% Synergy $2.52
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+26% Synergy $3.43
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+25% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Cycle Feed the Cycle
+24% Synergy $0.13
Foreshadow Foreshadow
+20% Synergy $0.23
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+19% Synergy $3.92
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+19% Synergy $0.16
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $1.18
Abjure Abjure
+19% Synergy $4.49
Scattering Stroke Scattering Stroke
+19% Synergy $0.23
Into the Story Into the Story
+18% Synergy $0.15
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+18% Synergy $0.61
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $2.42
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.57
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+17% Synergy $4.90
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.99
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $0.94
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+17% Synergy $0.10
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+16% Synergy $3.12
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.09
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.75
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.37
Resculpt Resculpt
+12% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $8.78
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.36
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $46.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.58
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $19.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.60

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's game plan and control the board.

Promise of Power Promise of Power
+40% Synergy $0.70
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+40% Synergy $0.12
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+40% Synergy $0.21
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+39% Synergy $0.08
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+39% Synergy $0.31
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+38% Synergy $24.46
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+38% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+37% Synergy $0.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy $5.94
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.58
Damnation Damnation
+28% Synergy $18.91
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.49
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+20% Synergy $3.63
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+20% Synergy $0.88
Cruel Tutor Cruel Tutor
+20% Synergy $40.85
Ever After Ever After
+19% Synergy $0.25
Weed Strangle Weed Strangle
+19% Synergy $0.13
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+19% Synergy $0.16
Exhume Exhume
+19% Synergy $3.35
Hoarder's Greed Hoarder's Greed
+19% Synergy $0.27
Revive the Fallen Revive the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.30
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+19% Synergy $0.74
Research the Deep Research the Deep
+19% Synergy $0.28
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+15% Synergy $7.05
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $36.04
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+57% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+44% Synergy $0.21
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+40% Synergy $8.07
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+40% Synergy $22.47
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+24% Synergy $5.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+22% Synergy $8.99
Spellbook Spellbook
+20% Synergy $2.55
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+19% Synergy $4.43
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+19% Synergy $0.16
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $1.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.14
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.69
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $4.34
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $59.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.91
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $32.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $3.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The War in Heaven The War in Heaven
+40% Synergy $0.35
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+24% Synergy $0.99
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+20% Synergy $1.62
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+20% Synergy $4.76
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+20% Synergy $0.92
Captivating Glance Captivating Glance
+19% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $3.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $1.35
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.26
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+17% Synergy $1.49
Necromancy Necromancy
+16% Synergy $8.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $21.80
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+13% Synergy $4.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+10% Synergy $11.69
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $7.45
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $4.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+20% Synergy $1.15
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+20% Synergy $3.19

Utility Lands

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

Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+59% Synergy $3.87
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+56% Synergy $2.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+46% Synergy $7.03
Blighted Fen Blighted Fen
+40% Synergy $0.07
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+34% Synergy $0.35
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+31% Synergy $0.14
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+20% Synergy $1.92
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $0.46
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.39
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+19% Synergy $94.10
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.39
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+16% Synergy $0.82
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+16% Synergy $1.04
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.95
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.65
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+14% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $18.46
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+11% Synergy $0.34
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $22.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $48.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+48% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+48% Synergy $1.05
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+40% Synergy $16.72
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+38% Synergy $0.26
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+38% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $1.06
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+34% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.17
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+20% Synergy $0.11
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.46
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-40% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-43% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+56% Synergy $19.92
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+34% Synergy $3.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.21
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+24% Synergy $0.07
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+20% Synergy $0.78
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+19% Synergy $0.20
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.12
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+19% Synergy $0.67
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+19% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.07
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $15.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $8.18
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $1.80
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+3% Synergy $7.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.98
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $0.83
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.38
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-18% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $1.03
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-24% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor