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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Price tag $30.42

Legendary Creature — Kraken Human Rogue

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 50% Sea Creatures 14% Artifacts 7% cEDH 7% Control 7% Krakens 7% Shapeshifters 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

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 $3.32
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+27% Synergy $5.39
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+25% Synergy $0.22
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+14% Synergy $0.18
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+12% Synergy $0.26

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 $2.55
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+50% Synergy $1.40
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+49% Synergy $3.28
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+46% Synergy $0.32
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+46% Synergy $2.83
Clone Clone
+42% Synergy $0.31
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+42% Synergy $0.18
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+41% Synergy $2.95
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+39% Synergy $6.03
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+36% Synergy $0.72

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 $8.60
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+33% Synergy $1.98
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+31% Synergy $2.38
Spark Double Spark Double
+28% Synergy $7.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+21% Synergy $3.69
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-6% Synergy $3.58
High Tide High Tide
-7% Synergy $1.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+7% Synergy $35.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.41

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 $4.19
Body Double Body Double
+33% Synergy $0.25
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+30% Synergy $0.25
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+28% Synergy $0.28
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+28% Synergy $13.33
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+27% Synergy $0.23
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+26% Synergy $5.66
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+26% Synergy $0.42
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+26% Synergy $0.19
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+25% Synergy $1.15
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+24% Synergy $0.28
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+23% Synergy $0.25
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+23% Synergy $27.68
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+23% Synergy $9.14
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+23% Synergy $1.23
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+23% Synergy $0.16
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+22% Synergy $1.21
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+21% Synergy $0.13
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+20% Synergy $2.71
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+19% Synergy $1.58
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+19% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+19% Synergy $0.50
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+18% Synergy $6.83
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+18% Synergy $0.53
Copycrook Copycrook
+16% Synergy $0.10
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.22
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+16% Synergy $0.58
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.20
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $3.13
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.48
Wonder Wonder
+15% Synergy $1.55
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+15% Synergy $15.83
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+14% Synergy $0.47
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+14% Synergy $0.39
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+13% Synergy $2.92
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+13% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+13% Synergy $1.03
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+13% Synergy $0.36
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+13% Synergy $0.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.25
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+10% Synergy $2.32
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+10% Synergy $0.61
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+10% Synergy $22.64
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+10% Synergy $3.10
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+10% Synergy
Cryptic Serpent Cryptic Serpent
+10% Synergy $0.39
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+10% Synergy $0.15
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+10% Synergy $15.30
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+8% Synergy $6.98
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.16

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 $0.24
Twincast Twincast
+26% Synergy $3.74
See Double See Double
+19% Synergy $0.50
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+16% Synergy $0.46
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.75
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+10% Synergy $7.45
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $1.39
Time Stop Time Stop
+9% Synergy $0.22
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.27
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $6.95
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.05
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.25
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $0.80
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $0.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $44.80
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-3% Synergy $3.66
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $2.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.96
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.30
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.81
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.66
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.35

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 $0.94
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+26% Synergy $0.62
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+26% Synergy $0.18
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+25% Synergy $1.08
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+23% Synergy $0.20
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+21% Synergy $0.47
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+19% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $33.69
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+16% Synergy $7.96
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+16% Synergy $0.24
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+15% Synergy $0.31
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+14% Synergy $3.24
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+13% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+9% Synergy $2.85
Mitotic Manipulation Mitotic Manipulation
+9% Synergy $0.38
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $9.21
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+8% Synergy $0.28
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+8% Synergy $0.23
Reshape Reshape
+6% Synergy $2.69
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+6% Synergy $3.33
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $5.01
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $12.35
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $1.83
Ravenform Ravenform
-1% Synergy $0.16
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.60
Fabricate Fabricate
-12% Synergy $8.73
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+27% Synergy $1.14
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+27% Synergy $0.63
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+17% Synergy $0.34
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+17% Synergy $12.44
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+12% Synergy $10.51
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+9% Synergy $6.38
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+8% Synergy $4.08
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.84
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+6% Synergy $5.60
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $23.88
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+4% Synergy $2.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.32

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 $1.40
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+19% Synergy $0.79
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+17% Synergy $0.64
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+14% Synergy $3.38
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+14% Synergy $0.69
Omniscience Omniscience
+12% Synergy $5.29
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+12% Synergy $0.37
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+11% Synergy $13.12
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
+10% Synergy $0.11
Metamorphic Alteration Metamorphic Alteration
+10% Synergy $0.27
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+10% Synergy $3.68
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+10% Synergy $0.41
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+7% Synergy
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $0.95
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.69

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+32% Synergy $0.49
Vesuva Vesuva
+30% Synergy $4.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+18% Synergy $35.87
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+16% Synergy $1.83
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+13% Synergy $2.42
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.24
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+7% Synergy $0.70
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.15
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $10.78
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.71
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $10.34
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.05
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $42.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+42% Synergy $3.60
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+35% Synergy $4.34
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+30% Synergy $4.88
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $1.14
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+20% Synergy $8.02
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.69
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+16% Synergy $15.81
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $4.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $20.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+11% Synergy $1.26
Planar Atlas Planar Atlas
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+9% Synergy $0.83
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $1.15

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 $0.21
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+9% Synergy $0.10
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.64

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
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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
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
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
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
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
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
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II