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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator: Pirates
Price tag $0.49

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.

Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy $0.36
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+100% Synergy $0.28
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+100% Synergy $0.26
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+100% Synergy $0.24

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
-8% Synergy $41.26

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
+75% Synergy $0.17
Kitesail Corsair Kitesail Corsair
+75% Synergy $0.04
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+75% Synergy $0.23
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+74% Synergy $0.38
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+74% Synergy $0.31
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+72% Synergy $0.23
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+70% Synergy $3.15
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+50% Synergy $0.20
Waylaying Pirates Waylaying Pirates
+50% Synergy $0.16
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+50% Synergy $0.26
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+50% Synergy $0.29
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+50% Synergy $0.21
Pirate Ship Pirate Ship
+50% Synergy $0.68
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+50% Synergy $0.29
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+50% Synergy $0.12
Relentless X-ATM092 Relentless X-ATM092
+50% Synergy $0.18
Serpent of the Pass Serpent of the Pass
+50% Synergy $0.15
Giant Koi Giant Koi
+50% Synergy $0.09
Iguana Parrot Iguana Parrot
+50% Synergy $0.10
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.07
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+49% Synergy $0.30
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+49% Synergy $0.19
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.33
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+49% Synergy $14.93
Yue, the Moon Spirit Yue, the Moon Spirit
+49% Synergy $0.34
Starwinder Starwinder
+47% Synergy $1.06
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+43% Synergy $2.76
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+33% Synergy $0.20
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.30
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+25% Synergy $6.00
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+25% Synergy $0.30
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+25% Synergy $0.24
Kukemssa Pirates Kukemssa Pirates
+25% Synergy $2.12
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+25% Synergy $1.00
Crafty Cutpurse Crafty Cutpurse
+25% Synergy $0.32
Wave-Wing Elemental Wave-Wing Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.06
Rishadan Airship Rishadan Airship
+25% Synergy $0.08
Isperia's Skywatch Isperia's Skywatch
+25% Synergy $0.05
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+25% Synergy $0.11
Striped Riverwinder Striped Riverwinder
+25% Synergy $0.15
Drownyard Lurker Drownyard Lurker
+25% Synergy $0.20
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+24% Synergy $8.19
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+24% Synergy $0.34
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+24% Synergy $0.20
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+24% Synergy $0.39
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+24% Synergy $0.38
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+24% Synergy $5.66
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+23% Synergy $0.24
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $0.77
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+13% Synergy $3.05

Instants

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

Bewildering Blizzard Bewildering Blizzard
+50% Synergy $0.08
Riverwalk Technique Riverwalk Technique
+50% Synergy $0.04
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+49% Synergy $0.14
Neutralize Neutralize
+49% Synergy $0.24
Accumulate Wisdom Accumulate Wisdom
+49% Synergy $0.35
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+47% Synergy $1.51
High Tide High Tide
+31% Synergy $1.21
Snap Snap
+31% Synergy $3.66
Gridlock Gridlock
+25% Synergy $0.15
String of Disappearances String of Disappearances
+25% Synergy $0.07
Tune the Narrative Tune the Narrative
+25% Synergy $0.26
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+25% Synergy $0.06
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+25% Synergy $0.11
Decoy Gambit Decoy Gambit
+25% Synergy $0.29
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+25% Synergy $0.33
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+25% Synergy $0.21
Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+25% Synergy $0.26
Twitch Twitch
+23% Synergy $0.16
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+23% Synergy $0.32
Anticipate Anticipate
+23% Synergy $0.09
Get Out Get Out
+23% Synergy $0.36
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+22% Synergy $0.27
Capsize Capsize
+21% Synergy $0.91
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+19% Synergy $0.36
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+18% Synergy $0.75
Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.98
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.43
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Of One Mind Of One Mind
+49% Synergy $0.32
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+49% Synergy $0.19
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+49% Synergy $0.22
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+48% Synergy $1.06
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+46% Synergy $0.16
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+46% Synergy $0.70
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+39% Synergy $0.23
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+25% Synergy $0.25
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+25% Synergy $0.28
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+24% Synergy $0.34
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+24% Synergy $0.25
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+23% Synergy $0.32
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+23% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+20% Synergy $0.23
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.36
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+19% Synergy $0.38
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+18% Synergy $0.30
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.34
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+16% Synergy $4.04
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+15% Synergy $4.86
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $4.34

Utility Artifacts

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

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+73% Synergy $0.69
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+50% Synergy $0.20
Trusty Boomerang Trusty Boomerang
+50% Synergy $0.17
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+45% Synergy $0.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $8.14
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+42% Synergy $0.24
Campfire Campfire
+25% Synergy $0.47
Deathrender Deathrender
+25% Synergy $7.66
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+25% Synergy $0.25
Ominous Parcel Ominous Parcel
+25% Synergy $0.03
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $0.14
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+25% Synergy $2.53
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+24% Synergy $0.16
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+24% Synergy $0.23
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+24% Synergy $0.64
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $3.81
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+24% Synergy $0.19
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+23% Synergy $0.40
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+23% Synergy $2.23
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+23% Synergy $4.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $2.99
Spellbook Spellbook
+18% Synergy $3.92
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+16% Synergy $6.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+13% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $12.89

Enchantments

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

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+49% Synergy $0.16
Weftwalking Weftwalking
+49% Synergy $0.38
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+45% Synergy $0.98
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+33% Synergy $2.82
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+24% Synergy $0.36
Levitation Levitation
+24% Synergy $0.31
Combat Research Combat Research
+23% Synergy $0.59
Curiosity Curiosity
+22% Synergy $1.27
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $1.29
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+21% Synergy $0.29
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+19% Synergy $14.98
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy $0.98
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+14% Synergy $1.54
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+24% Synergy $0.87

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
+60% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+56% Synergy $0.29
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+48% Synergy $0.59
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.38
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+40% Synergy $10.55
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+36% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $0.85
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+24% Synergy $2.93
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+21% Synergy $4.34
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+20% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $2.76
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.35
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+15% Synergy $0.38
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.74
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.37
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+6% Synergy $0.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $31.72

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
+48% Synergy $2.05
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+25% Synergy $0.30
Spinning Wheel Spinning Wheel
+25% Synergy $0.18
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+14% Synergy $3.83
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.54
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $4.11
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.57
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.32
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.52
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+19% Synergy $6.52
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.24

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
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
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
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
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