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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Price tag $9.32

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 $0.28
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+68% Synergy $3.23
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+50% Synergy $1.45
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+50% Synergy $0.90
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+49% Synergy $7.90
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+49% Synergy $0.29
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+48% Synergy $0.29
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+48% Synergy $5.09
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+48% Synergy $9.53
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+44% Synergy $0.38
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+43% Synergy $3.43
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+43% Synergy $1.88
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+42% Synergy $0.33
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+42% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+41% Synergy $0.27
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+39% Synergy $3.75
Soulherder Soulherder
+35% Synergy $2.45
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+31% Synergy $0.72
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+30% Synergy $5.64
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+25% Synergy $3.02
Palinchron Palinchron
+25% Synergy $43.92
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+25% Synergy $19.20
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+25% Synergy $0.50
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
+25% Synergy $0.33
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+25% Synergy $4.85
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+25% Synergy $0.17
Great Whale Great Whale
+25% Synergy $24.65
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
+25% Synergy $0.84
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
+25% Synergy $0.40
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+24% Synergy $17.58
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+24% Synergy $4.43
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+24% Synergy $0.24
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+24% Synergy $7.13
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+24% Synergy $3.52
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+24% Synergy $3.77
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+24% Synergy $35.59
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+24% Synergy $0.45
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+23% Synergy $0.26
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+23% Synergy $28.11
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+23% Synergy $20.04
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $19.74
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+22% Synergy $0.33
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+22% Synergy $0.21
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.42
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+21% Synergy $1.04
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $4.09
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+19% Synergy $0.48
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+19% Synergy $0.54
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+15% Synergy $16.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $55.02

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 $3.13
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+39% Synergy $2.10
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy $1.81
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+35% Synergy $5.30
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.30
Displace Displace
+22% Synergy $0.38
Negate Negate
+21% Synergy $0.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+21% Synergy $0.33
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+21% Synergy $3.42
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+19% Synergy $18.52
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+18% Synergy $1.43
Render Silent Render Silent
+17% Synergy $2.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.42
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+15% Synergy $7.51
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+14% Synergy $0.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $54.73
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $35.48
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.56
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.42
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $0.93
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $0.90

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 $0.98
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+45% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+40% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $1.50
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+25% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+24% Synergy $1.64
Rout Rout
+24% Synergy $0.41
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+24% Synergy $1.53
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+24% Synergy $0.24
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+24% Synergy $0.26
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+21% Synergy $1.14
Fumigate Fumigate
+21% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.29
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+10% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.59
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.47
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $3.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+70% Synergy $2.40
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+49% Synergy $0.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.17
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+40% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.92
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+25% Synergy $8.98
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+25% Synergy $12.27
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+25% Synergy $1.44
Ace's Baseball Bat Ace's Baseball Bat
+25% Synergy $0.27
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+25% Synergy $0.44
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+25% Synergy $0.19
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+25% Synergy $0.22
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+25% Synergy $0.33
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+24% Synergy $7.41
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+24% Synergy $0.47
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+24% Synergy $2.53
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+24% Synergy $5.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+23% Synergy $36.51
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+22% Synergy $0.63
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $11.23
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+20% Synergy $9.54
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+19% Synergy $1.80
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+19% Synergy $4.21
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $7.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.43

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 $67.17
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+45% Synergy $0.22
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+25% Synergy $0.46
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+25% Synergy $5.65
Cloudform Cloudform
+25% Synergy $0.26
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+25% Synergy $2.57
Lightform Lightform
+25% Synergy $0.31
Sisay's Ingenuity Sisay's Ingenuity
+25% Synergy $0.18
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+25% Synergy $0.15
Trial of Knowledge Trial of Knowledge
+25% Synergy $0.09
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+24% Synergy $0.24
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+24% Synergy $0.40
Dovin's Acuity Dovin's Acuity
+24% Synergy $0.23
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $1.10
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+23% Synergy $0.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+22% Synergy $57.08
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+22% Synergy $1.16
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $5.43
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+21% Synergy $0.42
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+21% Synergy $3.46
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $12.19
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.42

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 $7.99
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+25% Synergy $0.59
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+23% Synergy $9.91
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+22% Synergy $3.77
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+21% Synergy $1.29
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+20% Synergy $3.79
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+17% Synergy $2.59

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.31
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+25% Synergy $6.22
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+25% Synergy $0.86
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+25% Synergy $39.42
Rath's Edge Rath's Edge
+25% Synergy $0.74
Karoo Karoo
+24% Synergy $1.21
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+24% Synergy $0.57
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $3.48
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+20% Synergy $6.34
Rivendell Rivendell
+20% Synergy $1.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+24% Synergy $0.87
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+24% Synergy $0.21
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+23% Synergy $1.59
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+23% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.34
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+21% Synergy $47.92
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+20% Synergy $3.46
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+20% Synergy $4.73
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $5.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.92
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-24% Synergy $0.48

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 $0.26
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+24% Synergy $3.43
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+23% Synergy $0.44
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $8.23
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+23% Synergy $0.37
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $15.55
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $4.99
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $12.96
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+7% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.28
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $6.72
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+1% Synergy $6.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-15% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-16% Synergy $18.28
Port Town Port Town
-23% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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