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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Price tag $0.47

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

#4420 Current Rank
#4409 Last Month

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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.

Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+99% Synergy $0.31
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+96% Synergy $0.21
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+49% Synergy $0.24
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+100% Synergy $0.18

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 $4.05
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+85% Synergy $0.37
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+82% Synergy $0.26
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+70% Synergy $0.23
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+66% Synergy $0.30
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+65% Synergy $2.73
Kitesail Corsair Kitesail Corsair
+64% Synergy $0.07
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+64% Synergy $0.19
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+63% Synergy $0.28
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 $0.14
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+53% Synergy $15.49
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+53% Synergy $0.21
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+50% Synergy $0.26
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+48% Synergy $0.43
Burdened Aerialist Burdened Aerialist
+45% Synergy $0.11
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+45% Synergy $0.19
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.41
High Tide High Tide
+19% Synergy $0.93
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $5.47

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.42

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 $0.18
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+45% Synergy $0.19
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+45% Synergy $0.25
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+45% Synergy $0.27
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+43% Synergy $0.17
Slippery Scoundrel Slippery Scoundrel
+36% Synergy $0.16
Cloud Pirates Cloud Pirates
+36% Synergy $2.34
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+36% Synergy $0.36
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+35% Synergy $0.28
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+32% Synergy $1.77
Waylaying Pirates Waylaying Pirates
+30% Synergy $0.17
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+30% Synergy $0.20
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+27% Synergy $0.34
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+27% Synergy $0.19
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+27% Synergy $0.20
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+27% Synergy $0.14
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+27% Synergy $0.30
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+26% Synergy $0.15
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+21% Synergy $5.88
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+21% Synergy $0.39

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 $1.77
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+27% Synergy $0.11
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+21% Synergy $0.27
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.21
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.39
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.30
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-32% Synergy $2.52

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 $0.51
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+39% Synergy $0.37
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+36% Synergy $0.21
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+30% Synergy $0.24
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+25% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.36
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+23% Synergy $0.16

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 $0.49
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+38% Synergy $0.65
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+30% Synergy $0.18
Campfire Campfire
+27% Synergy $0.44
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.85

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 $0.94
Levitation Levitation
+36% Synergy $0.29
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+28% Synergy $1.02
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+26% Synergy $7.16
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+26% Synergy $0.36
Combat Research Combat Research
+25% Synergy $0.44
Curiosity Curiosity
+25% Synergy $1.12
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+16% Synergy $1.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+11% Synergy $3.88
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.42

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+57% Synergy $0.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+26% Synergy $0.42
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+25% Synergy $0.29
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+25% Synergy $0.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.54
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+24% Synergy $3.87
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.56
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $2.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $5.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27

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
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
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Captain Vargus Wrath Captain Vargus Wrath
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
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
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
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
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
Admiral Beckett Brass Admiral Beckett Brass
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
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