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Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Price tag $0.30

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 $0.23

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+37% Synergy $17.52
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+19% Synergy $11.76
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+16% Synergy $12.05
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $11.59
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $50.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08

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 $1.32
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+99% Synergy $3.47
Technomancer Technomancer
+60% Synergy $0.37
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+59% Synergy $0.57
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+59% Synergy $0.40
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+57% Synergy $0.24
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+56% Synergy $0.50
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+50% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $0.98
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+40% Synergy $3.22
Phyrexian Fleshgorger Phyrexian Fleshgorger
+40% Synergy $1.71
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+40% Synergy $0.34
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+40% Synergy $13.48
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+40% Synergy $0.73
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+40% Synergy $8.87
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+39% Synergy $0.39
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.24
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+39% Synergy $0.27
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+39% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+39% Synergy $0.25
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+39% Synergy $4.82
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+39% Synergy $1.85
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+37% Synergy $0.51
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+37% Synergy $6.51
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+34% Synergy $3.91
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+32% Synergy $1.32
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $3.65
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+24% Synergy $0.51
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+24% Synergy $7.91
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
+24% Synergy $5.67
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+24% Synergy $32.41
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $1.13
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+24% Synergy $4.53
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+23% Synergy $0.26
Basim Ibn Ishaq Basim Ibn Ishaq
+23% Synergy $2.09
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+22% Synergy $5.10
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+21% Synergy $14.61
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+20% Synergy $0.07
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+20% Synergy $0.03
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+20% Synergy $0.09
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+20% Synergy $0.25
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+20% Synergy $0.50
Gearseeker Serpent Gearseeker Serpent
+20% Synergy $0.04
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+20% Synergy $7.52
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+20% Synergy $0.53
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+20% Synergy $0.97
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+20% Synergy $0.61
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+19% Synergy $0.82
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+19% Synergy $1.12
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+18% Synergy $0.93

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 $0.34
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+43% Synergy $0.79
Anticipate Anticipate
+39% Synergy $0.06
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+39% Synergy $0.33
Darkness Darkness
+39% Synergy $22.77
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+38% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+35% Synergy $7.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+35% Synergy $5.21
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+35% Synergy $12.97
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+34% Synergy $2.59
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+26% Synergy $2.94
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+25% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Cycle Feed the Cycle
+24% Synergy $0.10
Foreshadow Foreshadow
+20% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+19% Synergy $4.49
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+19% Synergy $0.16
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $1.16
Abjure Abjure
+19% Synergy $1.53
Scattering Stroke Scattering Stroke
+19% Synergy $0.22
Into the Story Into the Story
+18% Synergy $0.20
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+18% Synergy $0.66
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $1.90
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.34
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+17% Synergy $4.80
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.27
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $1.06
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+17% Synergy $0.09
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+16% Synergy $2.66
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.17
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.49
Resculpt Resculpt
+12% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $9.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $42.96
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $18.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.65

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 $0.76
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+40% Synergy $0.15
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+40% Synergy $0.25
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+39% Synergy $0.10
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+39% Synergy $0.29
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+38% Synergy $20.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+38% Synergy $0.43
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+37% Synergy $0.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy $5.30
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.61
Damnation Damnation
+28% Synergy $18.68
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.56
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+20% Synergy $2.92
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+20% Synergy $0.92
Cruel Tutor Cruel Tutor
+20% Synergy $40.67
Ever After Ever After
+19% Synergy $0.24
Weed Strangle Weed Strangle
+19% Synergy $0.16
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+19% Synergy $0.20
Exhume Exhume
+19% Synergy $3.55
Hoarder's Greed Hoarder's Greed
+19% Synergy $0.27
Revive the Fallen Revive the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.20
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+19% Synergy $0.79
Research the Deep Research the Deep
+19% Synergy $0.30
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+15% Synergy $5.95
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $34.20
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.66
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+57% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+44% Synergy $0.24
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+40% Synergy $8.74
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+40% Synergy $14.59
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+24% Synergy $5.90
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+22% Synergy $9.42
Spellbook Spellbook
+20% Synergy $1.89
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+19% Synergy $4.60
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+19% Synergy $0.22
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.30
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $3.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $54.66
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.55
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $29.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45

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 $0.46
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+24% Synergy $1.18
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+20% Synergy $1.85
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+20% Synergy $4.54
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+20% Synergy $1.07
Captivating Glance Captivating Glance
+19% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $2.64
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $1.44
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.25
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+17% Synergy $1.43
Necromancy Necromancy
+16% Synergy $6.98
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $18.67
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+13% Synergy $4.58
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+10% Synergy $15.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $6.79
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.01

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 $0.97
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+20% Synergy $3.55

Utility Lands

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

Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+59% Synergy $3.64
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+56% Synergy $2.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+46% Synergy $6.61
Blighted Fen Blighted Fen
+40% Synergy $0.08
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+34% Synergy $0.36
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+31% Synergy $0.16
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+20% Synergy $1.51
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $0.50
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.50
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+19% Synergy $99.92
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.40
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+16% Synergy $0.58
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+16% Synergy $0.61
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.08
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.25
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+14% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $19.73
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+11% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $24.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $47.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+48% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+48% Synergy $1.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+40% Synergy $15.07
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+38% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+38% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $1.28
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+34% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.16
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+20% Synergy $0.10
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.07
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-40% Synergy $0.90
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-43% Synergy $0.54

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 $20.14
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+34% Synergy $3.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.45
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+24% Synergy $0.07
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+20% Synergy $0.50
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+19% Synergy $0.21
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+19% Synergy $0.29
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+19% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $15.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.82
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $3.03
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+3% Synergy $8.84
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $15.63
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $1.37
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $3.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $8.98
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.71
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-18% Synergy $0.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-24% Synergy $0.30

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
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
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
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
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
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
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
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
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
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