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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Price tag $29.55

Legendary CreatureKraken Human Rogue

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3875 Current Rank
#3595 Last Month

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces decks.

Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+30% Synergy $3.88
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+27% Synergy $6.41
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+25% Synergy $0.18
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+14% Synergy $0.20
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+12% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's abilities and overall game plan.

Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+56% Synergy $2.07
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+50% Synergy $1.05
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+49% Synergy $3.49
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+46% Synergy $0.36
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+46% Synergy $3.40
Clone Clone
+42% Synergy $0.29
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+42% Synergy $0.23
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+41% Synergy $2.14
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+39% Synergy $6.46
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+36% Synergy $0.93

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces decks.

Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+35% Synergy $0.15
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+35% Synergy $7.98
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+33% Synergy $1.72
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+31% Synergy $2.83
Spark Double Spark Double
+28% Synergy $8.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.21
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+21% Synergy $3.79
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-6% Synergy $4.33
High Tide High Tide
-7% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+7% Synergy $37.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $13.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $44.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+35% Synergy $4.63
Body Double Body Double
+33% Synergy $0.12
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+30% Synergy $0.25
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+28% Synergy $0.30
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+28% Synergy $12.76
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+27% Synergy $0.22
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+26% Synergy $5.44
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+26% Synergy $0.30
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+26% Synergy $0.11
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+25% Synergy $1.27
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+24% Synergy $0.21
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+23% Synergy $0.20
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+23% Synergy $26.89
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+23% Synergy $8.72
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+23% Synergy $1.31
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+23% Synergy $0.09
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+22% Synergy $2.46
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+21% Synergy $0.12
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+20% Synergy $2.62
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+19% Synergy $1.05
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+19% Synergy $0.63
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+18% Synergy $7.94
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+18% Synergy $0.50
Copycrook Copycrook
+16% Synergy $0.15
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.25
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+16% Synergy $0.61
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.14
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $3.25
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.42
Wonder Wonder
+15% Synergy $1.59
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+15% Synergy $14.15
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+14% Synergy $0.47
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+14% Synergy $0.46
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+13% Synergy $4.75
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+13% Synergy $0.43
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+13% Synergy $1.85
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+13% Synergy $0.28
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+13% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+10% Synergy $2.44
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+10% Synergy $0.77
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+10% Synergy $23.95
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+10% Synergy $3.40
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+10% Synergy
Cryptic Serpent Cryptic Serpent
+10% Synergy $0.37
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+10% Synergy $0.22
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+10% Synergy $16.71
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+8% Synergy $7.88
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces safe.

Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+28% Synergy $0.17
Twincast Twincast
+26% Synergy $3.82
See Double See Double
+19% Synergy $0.44
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+17% Synergy $0.34
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+16% Synergy $0.50
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.84
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+10% Synergy $5.53
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $1.35
Time Stop Time Stop
+9% Synergy $0.28
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $1.71
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $5.07
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+8% Synergy $0.76
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.19
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.21
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $0.83
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.50
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $0.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-3% Synergy $4.92
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.59
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.07
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.82
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's game plan and control the board.

Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+32% Synergy $0.58
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+26% Synergy $0.51
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+26% Synergy $0.15
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+25% Synergy $1.77
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+23% Synergy $0.24
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+21% Synergy $0.52
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+19% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $36.04
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+16% Synergy $9.05
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+16% Synergy $0.20
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+15% Synergy $0.28
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+14% Synergy $3.80
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+13% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.33
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+9% Synergy $3.54
Mitotic Manipulation Mitotic Manipulation
+9% Synergy $0.36
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $10.56
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+8% Synergy $0.26
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+8% Synergy $0.22
Reshape Reshape
+6% Synergy $3.13
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+6% Synergy $3.42
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $4.77
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $11.10
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.66
Ravenform Ravenform
-1% Synergy $0.17
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.58
Fabricate Fabricate
-12% Synergy $8.72
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+27% Synergy $1.33
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+27% Synergy $0.62
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+17% Synergy $0.38
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+17% Synergy $9.90
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+12% Synergy $9.79
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+9% Synergy $5.80
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+8% Synergy $4.04
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $1.05
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+6% Synergy $5.08
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $24.98
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Copy Land Copy Land
+22% Synergy $1.20
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+19% Synergy $0.93
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+17% Synergy $0.47
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+14% Synergy $3.21
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+14% Synergy $0.51
Omniscience Omniscience
+12% Synergy $5.45
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+12% Synergy $0.33
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+11% Synergy $16.76
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
+10% Synergy $0.11
Metamorphic Alteration Metamorphic Alteration
+10% Synergy $0.28
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+10% Synergy $3.63
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+10% Synergy $0.38
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+7% Synergy
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $0.98
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.17
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.57

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+32% Synergy $0.52
Vesuva Vesuva
+30% Synergy $3.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+18% Synergy $39.21
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+16% Synergy $1.97
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+13% Synergy $2.53
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.26
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+7% Synergy $0.79
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $11.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.48
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.40
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $1.01
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.65
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $3.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+42% Synergy $3.55
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+35% Synergy $3.94
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+30% Synergy $5.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $1.09
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+20% Synergy $8.66
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.60
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+16% Synergy $16.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $3.62
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $23.24
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+11% Synergy $0.77
Planar Atlas Planar Atlas
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+9% Synergy $1.14
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+8% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.06
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.17
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+9% Synergy $0.11
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.54

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sengir, the Dark Baron Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Ravos, Soultender Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ravos, Soultender // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Vial Smasher the Fierce Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Hidetsugu and Kairi Hidetsugu and Kairi