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Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Price tag $0.42

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 $0.28

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+37% Synergy $22.51
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+19% Synergy $13.77
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+16% Synergy $11.36
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $16.46
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $63.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $58.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.18

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 $0.36
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+99% Synergy $2.03
Technomancer Technomancer
+60% Synergy $0.47
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+59% Synergy $2.36
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+59% Synergy $0.50
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+57% Synergy $0.35
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+56% Synergy $0.36
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+50% Synergy $0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $0.97
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+40% Synergy $5.91
Phyrexian Fleshgorger Phyrexian Fleshgorger
+40% Synergy $1.20
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+40% Synergy $0.31
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+40% Synergy $18.73
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+40% Synergy $1.21
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+40% Synergy $16.38
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+39% Synergy $0.43
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.35
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+39% Synergy $0.38
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+39% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+39% Synergy $0.40
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+39% Synergy $6.59
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+39% Synergy $1.73
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+37% Synergy $1.74
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+37% Synergy $9.55
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+34% Synergy $5.80
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+32% Synergy $2.09
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $8.88
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+24% Synergy $0.44
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+24% Synergy $7.58
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
+24% Synergy $13.58
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+24% Synergy $34.25
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $1.19
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+24% Synergy $9.59
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+23% Synergy $0.37
Basim Ibn Ishaq Basim Ibn Ishaq
+23% Synergy $2.41
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+22% Synergy $1.11
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+21% Synergy $14.88
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+20% Synergy $0.25
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+20% Synergy $0.08
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+20% Synergy $0.21
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+20% Synergy $0.25
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+20% Synergy $0.90
Gearseeker Serpent Gearseeker Serpent
+20% Synergy $0.08
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+20% Synergy $8.92
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+20% Synergy $0.94
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+20% Synergy $0.61
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+20% Synergy $0.56
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+19% Synergy $3.28
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+19% Synergy $1.97
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+18% Synergy $1.48

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 $0.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+43% Synergy $0.57
Anticipate Anticipate
+39% Synergy $0.06
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+39% Synergy $0.29
Darkness Darkness
+39% Synergy $22.78
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+38% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+35% Synergy $8.05
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+35% Synergy $4.65
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+35% Synergy $10.85
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+34% Synergy $4.07
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+26% Synergy $4.53
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+25% Synergy $0.30
Feed the Cycle Feed the Cycle
+24% Synergy $0.22
Foreshadow Foreshadow
+20% Synergy $0.19
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+19% Synergy $4.13
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+19% Synergy $0.17
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $1.77
Abjure Abjure
+19% Synergy $2.11
Scattering Stroke Scattering Stroke
+19% Synergy $0.28
Into the Story Into the Story
+18% Synergy $0.34
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+18% Synergy $0.82
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $1.66
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.59
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+17% Synergy $5.92
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.28
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $1.08
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+17% Synergy $0.10
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+16% Synergy $3.70
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.36
Resculpt Resculpt
+12% Synergy $0.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $12.12
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.47
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $50.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $25.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.35
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $2.09

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 $0.67
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+40% Synergy $0.26
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+40% Synergy $0.28
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+39% Synergy $0.29
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+39% Synergy $0.26
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+38% Synergy $26.24
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+38% Synergy $0.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+37% Synergy $0.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy $7.71
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.57
Damnation Damnation
+28% Synergy $19.75
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.55
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+20% Synergy $4.20
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+20% Synergy $0.89
Cruel Tutor Cruel Tutor
+20% Synergy $41.29
Ever After Ever After
+19% Synergy $0.28
Weed Strangle Weed Strangle
+19% Synergy $0.20
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+19% Synergy $0.32
Exhume Exhume
+19% Synergy $4.95
Hoarder's Greed Hoarder's Greed
+19% Synergy $0.17
Revive the Fallen Revive the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.35
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+19% Synergy $3.35
Research the Deep Research the Deep
+19% Synergy $0.35
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+15% Synergy $8.04
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $31.34
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $8.55

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 $0.28
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+40% Synergy $7.86
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+40% Synergy $38.22
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+24% Synergy $12.25
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+22% Synergy $10.96
Spellbook Spellbook
+20% Synergy $4.77
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+19% Synergy $5.52
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+19% Synergy $0.33
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.85
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $13.83
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $5.80
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $49.29
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $10.94
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $39.43
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.56

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 $0.50
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+24% Synergy $2.89
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+20% Synergy $1.93
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+20% Synergy $5.27
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+20% Synergy $0.43
Captivating Glance Captivating Glance
+19% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $1.91
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $1.69
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.32
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.34
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+17% Synergy $2.89
Necromancy Necromancy
+16% Synergy $13.43
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $24.49
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+13% Synergy $6.61
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+10% Synergy $16.46
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $8.60
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $13.25

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 $1.49
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+20% Synergy $3.97

Utility Lands

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

Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+59% Synergy $3.98
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+56% Synergy $5.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+46% Synergy $10.61
Blighted Fen Blighted Fen
+40% Synergy $0.09
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+34% Synergy $0.36
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+31% Synergy $0.34
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+20% Synergy $3.07
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $0.76
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.89
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+19% Synergy $93.99
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.44
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+16% Synergy $0.65
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+16% Synergy $0.93
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.30
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+14% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $23.12
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $31.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $52.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+48% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $2.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+48% Synergy $1.06
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+40% Synergy $20.20
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+38% Synergy $0.40
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+38% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $0.86
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+34% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+20% Synergy $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.01
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-40% Synergy $2.96
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-43% Synergy $1.10

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 $26.20
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+34% Synergy $4.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.29
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+24% Synergy $0.17
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+20% Synergy $1.02
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+19% Synergy $0.29
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+19% Synergy $1.85
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+19% Synergy $0.46
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $1.00
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $19.48
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.30
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $8.06
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $1.91
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+3% Synergy $15.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $24.76
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $1.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $12.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.23
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $4.11
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-18% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-24% Synergy $0.41

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
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
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
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation