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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce: Spellslinger
Price tag $2.49

Legendary Creature — Kraken Goblin Berserker

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Vial Smasher the Fierce
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Grixis

Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 37% Exile 10% Burn 8% Spellslinger 8% Artifacts 6%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce Spellslinger game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+9% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+75% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+66% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+50% Synergy $0.55
Oildeep Gearhulk Oildeep Gearhulk
+48% Synergy $1.14
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+47% Synergy $0.37
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+46% Synergy $0.21
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+46% Synergy $4.85
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+41% Synergy $5.02
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+25% Synergy $0.15
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+25% Synergy $0.68
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+25% Synergy $0.19
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+25% Synergy $0.31
Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+25% Synergy $0.26
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+25% Synergy $0.60
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+25% Synergy $0.20
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+25% Synergy $0.40
Eddymurk Crab Eddymurk Crab
+25% Synergy $0.81
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+25% Synergy $4.42
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+25% Synergy $0.69
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+25% Synergy $0.18
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+25% Synergy $0.21
Draco Draco
+25% Synergy $3.73
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+25% Synergy $0.63
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+25% Synergy $0.19
Spectacle Mage Spectacle Mage
+25% Synergy $0.13
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+25% Synergy $0.32
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+25% Synergy $0.30
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+25% Synergy $1.05
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+25% Synergy $4.43
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+25% Synergy $0.63
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+24% Synergy $0.15
Hidetsugu and Kairi Hidetsugu and Kairi
+24% Synergy $0.32
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+24% Synergy $0.33
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+24% Synergy $0.40
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+24% Synergy $0.45
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+24% Synergy $5.06
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.42
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+23% Synergy $3.06
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+23% Synergy $1.36
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+22% Synergy $0.95
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+22% Synergy $32.72
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+22% Synergy $3.51
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.33
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+21% Synergy $0.70
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+21% Synergy $3.36
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+21% Synergy $0.85
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+21% Synergy $0.31
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+18% Synergy $0.42
Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
+18% Synergy $0.38
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+17% Synergy $4.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Insidious Will Insidious Will
+50% Synergy $0.48
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+46% Synergy $0.26
Counterlash Counterlash
+25% Synergy $0.29
Opportunity Opportunity
+25% Synergy $0.05
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+25% Synergy $0.26
Heat Ray Heat Ray
+25% Synergy $0.04
Foil Foil
+25% Synergy $3.06
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+25% Synergy $0.18
Death Denied Death Denied
+25% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+25% Synergy $0.16
Convolute Convolute
+25% Synergy $0.18
Calibrated Blast Calibrated Blast
+25% Synergy $0.22
Riddle of Lightning Riddle of Lightning
+25% Synergy $0.14
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+25% Synergy $0.29
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+24% Synergy $0.26
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+24% Synergy $0.30
Turnabout Turnabout
+24% Synergy $0.29
Disallow Disallow
+24% Synergy $1.51
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+24% Synergy $0.27
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+24% Synergy $0.23
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+24% Synergy $5.17
Unwind Unwind
+24% Synergy $1.02
Displace Displace
+23% Synergy $0.42
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+23% Synergy $4.72
Resculpt Resculpt
+23% Synergy $0.22
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+23% Synergy $1.51
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+23% Synergy $0.11
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+22% Synergy $5.64
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+22% Synergy $9.98
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+22% Synergy $0.53
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.37
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+21% Synergy $11.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $2.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+20% Synergy $0.28
Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $16.75
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+19% Synergy $1.53
Seething Song Seething Song
+18% Synergy $10.59
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+18% Synergy $1.68
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy $3.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+15% Synergy $15.78
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.66
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+10% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.43
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $7.86
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+4% Synergy $0.51
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+72% Synergy $0.23
Ever After Ever After
+50% Synergy $0.27
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+50% Synergy $0.27
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+49% Synergy $0.38
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+49% Synergy $0.25
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+49% Synergy $0.34
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+32% Synergy $0.44
Windfall Windfall
+27% Synergy $4.34
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+25% Synergy $0.34
Breaking // Entering Breaking // Entering
+25% Synergy $0.22
Blaze Blaze
+25% Synergy $0.12
Muse Vortex Muse Vortex
+25% Synergy $0.29
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+25% Synergy $0.32
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+25% Synergy $0.66
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+25% Synergy $1.30
Foresee Foresee
+25% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Game Goblin Game
+25% Synergy $1.18
Choice of Damnations Choice of Damnations
+25% Synergy $15.54
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+25% Synergy $0.29
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+25% Synergy $0.21
Tidings Tidings
+25% Synergy $0.29
By Force By Force
+25% Synergy $0.36
Interpret the Signs Interpret the Signs
+25% Synergy $0.22
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+25% Synergy $0.37
Burn from Within Burn from Within
+25% Synergy $0.29
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+25% Synergy $0.29
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+25% Synergy $0.29
Fireball Fireball
+25% Synergy $0.33
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+24% Synergy $3.71
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+24% Synergy $1.06
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+24% Synergy $0.31
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+24% Synergy $3.42
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+24% Synergy $0.30
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+24% Synergy $1.04
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+24% Synergy $4.07
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+24% Synergy $4.11
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+24% Synergy $0.45
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.31
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+22% Synergy $0.35
Insurrection Insurrection
+22% Synergy $10.04
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+21% Synergy $39.44
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+21% Synergy $0.23
Blood Money Blood Money
+21% Synergy $0.91
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.38
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+20% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.23
Ponder Ponder
+16% Synergy $2.00
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $2.02
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $8.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce Spellslinger decks.

The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+25% Synergy $0.32
Sphere of Annihilation Sphere of Annihilation
+25% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+25% Synergy $0.44
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+24% Synergy $1.65
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+24% Synergy $3.32
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+21% Synergy $22.53

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+49% Synergy $2.22
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+25% Synergy $0.32
Baneful Omen Baneful Omen
+25% Synergy $1.77
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.39
City on Fire City on Fire
+24% Synergy $12.82
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+24% Synergy $0.40
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+24% Synergy $16.57
Omniscience Omniscience
+24% Synergy $5.82
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+24% Synergy $7.46
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+24% Synergy $0.57
Double Vision Double Vision
+23% Synergy $0.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+19% Synergy $8.51
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+16% Synergy $4.74

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce Spellslinger decks.

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+50% Synergy $0.37
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+49% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+25% Synergy $0.44
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+24% Synergy $0.38
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+24% Synergy $4.00
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+24% Synergy $4.00
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+20% Synergy $9.74
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+19% Synergy $0.21
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+18% Synergy $1.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Spellslinger strategy.

Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+25% Synergy $0.42
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+25% Synergy $1.44
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+23% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+23% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+23% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+22% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+20% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+18% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+17% Synergy $2.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+15% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-18% Synergy $2.99
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-19% Synergy $2.01
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-24% Synergy $2.58

Lands

The mana base behind Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Spellslinger decks.

Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+47% Synergy $0.34
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+47% Synergy $0.42
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+46% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+45% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+45% Synergy $5.82
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+42% Synergy $0.30
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+40% Synergy $0.37
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+38% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+37% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+36% Synergy $0.31
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+24% Synergy $8.94
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.24
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+24% Synergy $0.46
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+24% Synergy $0.16
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+24% Synergy $0.09
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+24% Synergy $0.18
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+24% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.52
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+23% Synergy $0.12
Crosis's Catacombs Crosis's Catacombs
+23% Synergy $0.32
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+23% Synergy $0.26
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+21% Synergy $0.64
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+21% Synergy $1.44
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+21% Synergy $0.25
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+20% Synergy $0.09
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.16
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+19% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+18% Synergy $1.02
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+18% Synergy $2.90
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+15% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+14% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+14% Synergy $0.39
Mountain Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $8.45
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $2.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.35
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-14% Synergy $0.36
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-15% Synergy $11.76
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-20% Synergy $0.52
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-21% Synergy $10.10

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce: Spellslinger.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
The Tenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Tenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kodama of the East Tree Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kodama of the East Tree
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Tavern Brawler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Krark, the Thumbless Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Krark, the Thumbless
The Eighth Doctor Susan Foreman The Eighth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Sixth Doctor Susan Foreman The Sixth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Jodah, Archmage Eternal Jodah, Archmage Eternal
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
The Twelfth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Twelfth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Fifteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus