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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Price tag $0.58

Legendary Creature — Kraken Human Archer Ranger

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 33% Blink 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4189 Current Rank
#3894 Last Week
#4784 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger decks.

Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+48% Synergy $8.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+53% Synergy $0.33
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+53% Synergy $1.45
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+45% Synergy $0.24
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+42% Synergy $0.31
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+40% Synergy $0.32
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+37% Synergy $3.46
Summoning Trap Summoning Trap
+36% Synergy $0.46
Treeshaker Chimera Treeshaker Chimera
+36% Synergy $0.37
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+36% Synergy $0.39
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+35% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger decks.

Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+33% Synergy $0.25
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+33% Synergy $0.41
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+31% Synergy $1.35
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+30% Synergy $0.39
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+28% Synergy $5.92
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.44
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+1% Synergy $0.30

Creatures

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

Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+35% Synergy $0.41
Hooting Mandrills Hooting Mandrills
+27% Synergy $0.23
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+27% Synergy $0.25
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+27% Synergy $2.31
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+27% Synergy $0.12
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.39
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.26
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.12
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+25% Synergy $0.31
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+24% Synergy $0.18
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+24% Synergy $0.25
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+23% Synergy $0.57
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+20% Synergy $0.34
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+20% Synergy $0.31
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+16% Synergy $9.09

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger safe.

Evolution Charm Evolution Charm
+27% Synergy $0.30
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+25% Synergy $0.46
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+21% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+18% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger's game plan and control the board.

Energy Tap Energy Tap
+27% Synergy $0.31
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+25% Synergy $2.63
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.24
Harmonize Harmonize
+22% Synergy $0.26
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $1.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $7.05
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.50
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+25% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+26% Synergy $0.16
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+25% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+30% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-45% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.12
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-16% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.25
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-22% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kodama of the East Tree Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kodama of the East Tree
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
The Sixth Doctor Susan Foreman The Sixth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Eighth Doctor Susan Foreman The Eighth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kodama of the East Tree Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
The Thirteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Thirteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Halana, Kessig Ranger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Tavern Brawler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Tavern Brawler
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Tenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Tenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Slurrk, All-Ingesting Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
The Sixth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Sixth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Sixth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Sixth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Sixth Doctor Clara Oswald The Sixth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Sixth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Sixth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Sixth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Sixth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Vial Smasher the Fierce Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce