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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Price tag $7.48

Legendary CreatureKraken Dog

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+75% Synergy $0.16
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+68% Synergy $2.51
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+50% Synergy $1.48
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+50% Synergy $0.65
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+49% Synergy $3.68
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+49% Synergy $0.12
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+48% Synergy $0.24
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+48% Synergy $1.36
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+48% Synergy $2.56
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+44% Synergy $0.40
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+43% Synergy $2.78
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+43% Synergy $1.48
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+42% Synergy $0.26
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+42% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+41% Synergy $0.18
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+39% Synergy $2.78
Soulherder Soulherder
+35% Synergy $1.99
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+31% Synergy $0.88
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+30% Synergy $2.67
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+25% Synergy $1.31
Palinchron Palinchron
+25% Synergy $40.07
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+25% Synergy $14.27
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+25% Synergy $0.31
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
+25% Synergy $0.27
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+25% Synergy $3.30
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+25% Synergy $0.10
Great Whale Great Whale
+25% Synergy $20.13
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
+25% Synergy $0.79
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
+25% Synergy $0.27
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+24% Synergy $8.65
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+24% Synergy $1.58
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+24% Synergy $0.19
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+24% Synergy $4.30
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+24% Synergy $2.09
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+24% Synergy $1.32
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+24% Synergy $31.10
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+24% Synergy $0.28
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+23% Synergy $0.18
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+23% Synergy $24.46
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+23% Synergy $16.36
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $17.67
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+22% Synergy $0.22
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+22% Synergy $0.19
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.61
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+21% Synergy $0.80
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $2.46
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+19% Synergy $0.80
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+19% Synergy $0.56
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+15% Synergy $10.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful safe.

Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+39% Synergy $2.22
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+39% Synergy $1.33
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy $0.81
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+35% Synergy $3.38
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.21
Displace Displace
+22% Synergy $0.48
Negate Negate
+21% Synergy $0.24
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+21% Synergy $0.34
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+21% Synergy $1.11
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+19% Synergy $11.91
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+18% Synergy $0.37
Render Silent Render Silent
+17% Synergy $2.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.25
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+15% Synergy $5.01
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+14% Synergy $0.06
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $28.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's game plan and control the board.

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+49% Synergy $0.57
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+45% Synergy $0.40
Preordain Preordain
+40% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $1.65
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+25% Synergy $0.29
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+24% Synergy $1.50
Rout Rout
+24% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+24% Synergy $0.73
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+24% Synergy $0.12
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+24% Synergy $0.10
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+21% Synergy $0.71
Fumigate Fumigate
+21% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.21
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+10% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $4.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+70% Synergy $2.13
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+49% Synergy $0.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $2.31
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+40% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.30
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+25% Synergy $5.27
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+25% Synergy $10.63
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+25% Synergy $0.26
Ace's Baseball Bat Ace's Baseball Bat
+25% Synergy $0.29
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+25% Synergy $0.32
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+25% Synergy $0.04
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+25% Synergy $0.07
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+25% Synergy $0.19
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+24% Synergy $8.74
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+24% Synergy $0.36
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+24% Synergy $0.89
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+24% Synergy $3.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+23% Synergy $31.55
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+22% Synergy $0.67
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $17.46
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+20% Synergy $5.37
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+19% Synergy $1.34
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+19% Synergy $2.49
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $4.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+49% Synergy $48.94
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+45% Synergy $0.13
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+25% Synergy $0.29
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+25% Synergy $6.97
Cloudform Cloudform
+25% Synergy $0.15
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+25% Synergy $2.12
Lightform Lightform
+25% Synergy $0.14
Sisay's Ingenuity Sisay's Ingenuity
+25% Synergy $0.18
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+25% Synergy $0.14
Trial of Knowledge Trial of Knowledge
+25% Synergy $0.07
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+24% Synergy $0.07
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+24% Synergy $0.22
Dovin's Acuity Dovin's Acuity
+24% Synergy $0.09
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $1.27
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+23% Synergy $0.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+22% Synergy $34.98
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+22% Synergy $2.00
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $3.16
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+21% Synergy $0.28
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+21% Synergy $2.26
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $8.03
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Mu Yanling Mu Yanling
+25% Synergy $2.47
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+25% Synergy $0.45
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+23% Synergy $7.05
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+22% Synergy $3.52
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+21% Synergy $0.84
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+20% Synergy $2.41
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+17% Synergy $2.58

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.27
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+25% Synergy $4.58
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+25% Synergy $0.79
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+25% Synergy $38.42
Rath's Edge Rath's Edge
+25% Synergy $0.64
Karoo Karoo
+24% Synergy $1.00
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+24% Synergy $0.45
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $3.66
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+20% Synergy $2.28
Rivendell Rivendell
+20% Synergy $0.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+24% Synergy $0.38
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+24% Synergy $0.08
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+23% Synergy $1.22
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+23% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.22
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+21% Synergy $55.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+20% Synergy $1.29
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+20% Synergy $2.82
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $2.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-24% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+33% Synergy $0.18
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+24% Synergy $3.34
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+23% Synergy $0.40
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $6.72
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+23% Synergy $0.26
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $8.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.28
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $2.62
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $17.48
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+7% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $11.67
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+1% Synergy $4.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.19
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-15% Synergy $0.45
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-16% Synergy $9.92
Port Town Port Town
-23% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful.