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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Price tag $0.54

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% 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

#4977 Current Rank
#4353 Past 2 Years
21 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 50% of decks $0.36
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+46% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.47
Frogmyr Enforcer Frogmyr Enforcer
+46% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+44% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.42
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.52
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.25
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+39% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.36
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+38% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.26
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+38% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.03
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.38

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 in 57% of decks $0.49
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+35% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.36
Molten Monstrosity Molten Monstrosity
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+32% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.23
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.15
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.78
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $111.84
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $58.52
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy in 14% of decks $76.05
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy in 19% of decks $67.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy in 14% of decks $67.32
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.14
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy in 14% of decks $39.05

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 in 32% of decks $0.55
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.22
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.29
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+24% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.84
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $6.18
Thermopod Thermopod
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.54
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.67
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.40
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.35
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+16% Synergy in 24% of decks $40.11
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.34
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.94
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.10
Vexing Scuttler Vexing Scuttler
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.28
Etherium Spinner Etherium Spinner
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.24
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.13
Memnite Memnite
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.52
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-1% Synergy in 14% of decks $24.88
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.40

Instants

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

Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.84
Prying Eyes Prying Eyes
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.07
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.18
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.63
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.57
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.07
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.29
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy in 14% of decks $54.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.98
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.55

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 in 26% of decks $0.75
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.39
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.22
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy in 24% of decks $10.54
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.58
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.19
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $14.85
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.66
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.16
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.49
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.19
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.77
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-21% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.88
Preordain Preordain
-21% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $56.61
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.33
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.71
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.58
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.06
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.51
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.38
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.64
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.83

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 in 29% of decks $0.40
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30
Battle of Frost and Fire Battle of Frost and Fire
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.16
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+15% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.35
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.12
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.73
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.26
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
City on Fire City on Fire
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $9.97
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.37

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.03
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.92
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.40
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy in 14% of decks $27.82
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-31% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.38
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.56
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.96
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-6% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy in 19% of decks $11.99
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.27

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 in 33% of decks $0.31
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.30
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.23
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy in 14% of decks
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-1% Synergy in 24% of decks $4.64
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-5% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.33
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy in 24% of decks $33.29
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.98
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.23
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-12% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.28
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-14% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy in 29% of decks $17.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-18% Synergy in 29% of decks $10.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-20% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.54
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-26% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-30% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.22

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker Deck Stats

Based on 21 Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 22
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 13
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35

Lands: 21 basic, 14 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

Similar Commanders

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

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The Fifteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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
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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
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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