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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Kraken Siren Pirate

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Pirates 50% Treasure 25% Big Mana 13% Sea Creatures 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4041 Current Rank
#4065 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.

Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+100% Synergy $0.09
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+99% Synergy $0.17
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+96% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+49% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's abilities and overall game plan.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+86% Synergy $0.56
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+85% Synergy $0.23
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+82% Synergy $0.26
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+70% Synergy $0.09
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+66% Synergy $0.17
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+65% Synergy $1.14
Kitesail Corsair Kitesail Corsair
+64% Synergy $0.17
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+64% Synergy $0.13
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+63% Synergy $0.26
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+59% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.

Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+59% Synergy $0.06
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+53% Synergy $13.78
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+53% Synergy $0.20
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+50% Synergy $0.07
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+48% Synergy $0.27
Burdened Aerialist Burdened Aerialist
+45% Synergy $0.03
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+45% Synergy $0.08
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.39
High Tide High Tide
+19% Synergy $1.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $3.79

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sailor of Means Sailor of Means
+45% Synergy $0.03
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+45% Synergy $0.05
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+45% Synergy $0.15
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+45% Synergy $0.12
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+43% Synergy $0.12
Slippery Scoundrel Slippery Scoundrel
+36% Synergy $0.19
Cloud Pirates Cloud Pirates
+36% Synergy $2.06
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+36% Synergy $0.27
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+35% Synergy $0.29
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+32% Synergy $0.92
Waylaying Pirates Waylaying Pirates
+30% Synergy $0.04
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+30% Synergy $0.12
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+27% Synergy $0.16
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+27% Synergy $0.09
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+27% Synergy $0.12
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+27% Synergy $0.07
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+27% Synergy $0.07
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+26% Synergy $0.12
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+21% Synergy $2.18
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+21% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator safe.

Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+34% Synergy $1.16
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+27% Synergy $0.21
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+21% Synergy $0.29
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $2.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.75
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-32% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's game plan and control the board.

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+41% Synergy $1.16
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+39% Synergy $0.25
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+36% Synergy $0.13
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+30% Synergy $0.18
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+25% Synergy $0.47
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.21
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+23% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+38% Synergy $0.36
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+38% Synergy $3.08
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+30% Synergy $0.08
Campfire Campfire
+27% Synergy $0.22
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+41% Synergy $0.70
Levitation Levitation
+36% Synergy $0.28
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+28% Synergy $0.75
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+26% Synergy $7.92
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+26% Synergy $0.17
Combat Research Combat Research
+25% Synergy $0.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+25% Synergy $0.53
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+16% Synergy $1.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+11% Synergy $1.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.01

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+57% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+26% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+25% Synergy $0.25
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+25% Synergy $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $1.98
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+24% Synergy $3.61
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.29
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $1.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $2.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+41% Synergy $0.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Admiral Beckett Brass Admiral Beckett Brass
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Alena, Kessig Trapper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Vial Smasher the Fierce Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
The Third Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Third Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel