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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Price tag $0.46

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% Sea Creatures 13%
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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

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Pirates builds — cards that lean hardest into the Pirates theme.

Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+99% Synergy $0.25
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+99% Synergy $0.24
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+99% Synergy $0.26
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Pirates game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Pirates plan in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Slippery Scoundrel Slippery Scoundrel
+74% Synergy $0.18
Kitesail Corsair Kitesail Corsair
+74% Synergy $0.05
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+74% Synergy $0.25
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+74% Synergy $0.33
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+73% Synergy $0.42
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+71% Synergy $0.25
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+70% Synergy $2.48
Waylaying Pirates Waylaying Pirates
+49% Synergy $0.16
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+49% Synergy $0.30
Pirate Ship Pirate Ship
+49% Synergy $0.70
Relentless X-ATM092 Relentless X-ATM092
+49% Synergy $0.18
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+49% Synergy $0.24
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+49% Synergy $0.28
Iguana Parrot Iguana Parrot
+49% Synergy $0.14
Serpent of the Pass Serpent of the Pass
+49% Synergy $0.12
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+49% Synergy $0.26
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+49% Synergy $0.20
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+49% Synergy $0.16
Giant Koi Giant Koi
+49% Synergy $0.13
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.31
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.12
Yue, the Moon Spirit Yue, the Moon Spirit
+49% Synergy $0.30
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+48% Synergy $0.33
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+48% Synergy $0.20
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+48% Synergy $13.72
Starwinder Starwinder
+46% Synergy $0.95
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+43% Synergy $1.84
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+33% Synergy $0.22
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.35
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+25% Synergy $6.10
Isperia's Skywatch Isperia's Skywatch
+24% Synergy $0.06
Rishadan Airship Rishadan Airship
+24% Synergy $0.06
Wave-Wing Elemental Wave-Wing Elemental
+24% Synergy $0.04
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+24% Synergy $0.08
Striped Riverwinder Striped Riverwinder
+24% Synergy $0.24
Kukemssa Pirates Kukemssa Pirates
+24% Synergy $2.03
Drownyard Lurker Drownyard Lurker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Crafty Cutpurse Crafty Cutpurse
+24% Synergy $0.33
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+24% Synergy $0.32
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+24% Synergy $0.24
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+24% Synergy $1.31
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+24% Synergy $0.25
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+24% Synergy $0.30
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+24% Synergy $7.74
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+24% Synergy $4.71
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+24% Synergy $0.31
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+23% Synergy $0.18
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+22% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $0.99
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+13% Synergy $2.18

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Pirates deck ahead.

Riverwalk Technique Riverwalk Technique
+49% Synergy $0.12
Bewildering Blizzard Bewildering Blizzard
+49% Synergy $0.12
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+49% Synergy $0.18
Neutralize Neutralize
+48% Synergy $0.24
Accumulate Wisdom Accumulate Wisdom
+48% Synergy $0.30
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+47% Synergy $2.14
High Tide High Tide
+30% Synergy $1.53
Snap Snap
+30% Synergy $3.46
Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+24% Synergy $0.33
Gridlock Gridlock
+24% Synergy $0.13
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+24% Synergy $0.13
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+24% Synergy $0.18
String of Disappearances String of Disappearances
+24% Synergy $0.09
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+24% Synergy $0.18
Tune the Narrative Tune the Narrative
+24% Synergy $0.21
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+24% Synergy $0.34
Decoy Gambit Decoy Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.26
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+23% Synergy $0.20
Twitch Twitch
+23% Synergy $0.14
Get Out Get Out
+22% Synergy $0.36
Anticipate Anticipate
+22% Synergy $0.20
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+22% Synergy $0.15
Capsize Capsize
+21% Synergy $0.86
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+18% Synergy $0.27
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+17% Synergy $0.75
Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.77
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $1.55
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Pirates game plan forward for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator.

Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+48% Synergy $0.26
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+48% Synergy $0.20
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+48% Synergy $0.31
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+47% Synergy $0.71
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+46% Synergy $1.10
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+45% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+39% Synergy $0.29
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+24% Synergy $0.26
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+24% Synergy $0.21
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+24% Synergy $0.30
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+24% Synergy $0.38
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+23% Synergy $0.32
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+22% Synergy $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.34
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+19% Synergy $0.35
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+18% Synergy $0.29
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.45
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+16% Synergy $3.27
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+14% Synergy $4.40
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $5.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Pirates decks.

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+72% Synergy $0.78
Trusty Boomerang Trusty Boomerang
+49% Synergy $0.16
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+49% Synergy $0.18
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+44% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $7.55
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+41% Synergy $0.19
Ominous Parcel Ominous Parcel
+24% Synergy $0.06
Deathrender Deathrender
+24% Synergy $6.78
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $0.17
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+24% Synergy $0.27
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+24% Synergy $2.28
Campfire Campfire
+24% Synergy $0.63
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+24% Synergy $0.15
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+24% Synergy $0.59
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+23% Synergy $0.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+23% Synergy $4.76
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+23% Synergy $0.18
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+23% Synergy $2.26
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+23% Synergy $0.41
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+23% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.46
Spellbook Spellbook
+18% Synergy $4.50
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+15% Synergy $5.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.39
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $14.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Pirates strategy in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.

Weftwalking Weftwalking
+49% Synergy $0.39
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+48% Synergy $0.13
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+44% Synergy $0.28
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+32% Synergy $2.47
Levitation Levitation
+24% Synergy $0.36
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+23% Synergy $0.41
Combat Research Combat Research
+22% Synergy $0.42
Curiosity Curiosity
+22% Synergy $1.60
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+21% Synergy $2.11
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+21% Synergy $0.24
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+18% Synergy $5.49
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+17% Synergy $1.40
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+13% Synergy $1.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Pirates game plan.

Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+23% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Pirates decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+59% Synergy $0.40
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+56% Synergy $0.33
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.38
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+47% Synergy $0.48
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+39% Synergy $10.69
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+36% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $1.09
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+24% Synergy $2.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+20% Synergy $4.19
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+20% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $3.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.31
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+15% Synergy $0.33
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.96
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+6% Synergy $0.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Pirates strategy.

The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+47% Synergy $2.96
Spinning Wheel Spinning Wheel
+24% Synergy $0.19
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+24% Synergy $0.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+14% Synergy $3.57
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.53
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $4.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.65
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Pirates decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.31
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+19% Synergy $0.27
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+18% Synergy $6.83
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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
Captain Vargus Wrath Captain Vargus Wrath
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
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
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
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
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
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
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
Admiral Beckett Brass Admiral Beckett Brass
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