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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Kraken Giant Pirate

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 64% Big Mana 18% Cheerios 9% Sacrifice 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3467 Current Rank
#3676 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker

High Synergy Cards

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

Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+50% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+46% Synergy $4.41
Frogmyr Enforcer Frogmyr Enforcer
+46% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+44% Synergy $1.00
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+41% Synergy $0.20
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+41% Synergy $0.15
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+39% Synergy $0.41
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+38% Synergy $0.15
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+38% Synergy $0.67
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+37% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker decks.

Big Score Big Score
+36% Synergy $0.70
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+35% Synergy $0.26
Molten Monstrosity Molten Monstrosity
+33% Synergy $0.04
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+33% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+32% Synergy $0.22
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+28% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.26
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $82.60
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $61.91
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $10.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $50.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $15.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

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

Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+28% Synergy $0.31
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+27% Synergy $0.29
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+27% Synergy $0.14
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+25% Synergy $0.12
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+24% Synergy $0.56
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+19% Synergy $3.56
Thermopod Thermopod
+19% Synergy $0.67
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+18% Synergy $0.51
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+18% Synergy $0.28
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+18% Synergy $0.22
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+16% Synergy $30.32
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+16% Synergy $0.25
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+14% Synergy $5.50
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.03
Vexing Scuttler Vexing Scuttler
+14% Synergy $0.08
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+14% Synergy $0.09
Etherium Spinner Etherium Spinner
+14% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+14% Synergy $1.30
Memnite Memnite
+13% Synergy $2.34
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-1% Synergy $20.81
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker safe.

Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+18% Synergy $1.21
Prying Eyes Prying Eyes
+14% Synergy $0.02
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+14% Synergy $0.04
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.34
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.02
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $1.83
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.27
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker's game plan and control the board.

Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.26
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.49
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+17% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $8.55
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+14% Synergy $1.48
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+13% Synergy $0.07
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+13% Synergy $10.45
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+11% Synergy $0.30
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.38
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+5% Synergy $0.62
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.89
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.99
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $4.82
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-21% Synergy $1.85
Preordain Preordain
-21% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $57.97
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+18% Synergy $0.21
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+17% Synergy $0.32
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+14% Synergy $10.68
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+13% Synergy $1.59
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+13% Synergy $0.25
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+11% Synergy $0.75
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+11% Synergy $1.93
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+26% Synergy $0.29
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+19% Synergy $0.09
Battle of Frost and Fire Battle of Frost and Fire
+18% Synergy $0.12
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+15% Synergy $1.72
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+15% Synergy $0.74
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+14% Synergy $0.70
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+12% Synergy $0.16
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+12% Synergy $0.11
City on Fire City on Fire
+11% Synergy $7.34
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+11% Synergy $2.83

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.70
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+24% Synergy $2.92
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+18% Synergy $1.04
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $1.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $18.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $1.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-31% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+23% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $2.70
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+12% Synergy $1.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.17
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.15
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-6% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.35
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.33
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-1% Synergy $1.94
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.24
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $24.05
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.99
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-12% Synergy $0.66
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-14% Synergy $0.13
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy $10.04
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-18% Synergy $18.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-20% Synergy $3.16
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-26% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-30% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker.

The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
The Fifteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dungeon Delver Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dungeon Delver
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Third Doctor Dan Lewis The Third Doctor // Dan Lewis
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Clan Crafter Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Clan Crafter
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dungeon Delver Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Sword Coast Sailor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Sword Coast Sailor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Clan Crafter Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Clan Crafter
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Candlekeep Sage Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Candlekeep Sage
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Guild Artisan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
The Fugitive Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fugitive Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster