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Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureShark Pirate

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#217 Current Rank
#202 Last Week
#195 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Captain Howler, Sea Scourge.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Captain Howler, Sea Scourge decks.

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+28% Synergy $4.78
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+6% Synergy $0.30
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+2% Synergy $1.07
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+2% Synergy $1.40
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-9% Synergy $3.23

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Captain Howler, Sea Scourge's abilities and overall game plan.

Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+70% Synergy $3.82
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+70% Synergy $0.50
Key to the City Key to the City
+68% Synergy $1.16
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+67% Synergy $0.27
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+65% Synergy $17.06
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+64% Synergy $0.22
Wonder Wonder
+61% Synergy $1.35
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+60% Synergy $1.90
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+60% Synergy $5.51
Anger Anger
+55% Synergy $0.52

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Captain Howler, Sea Scourge decks.

Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+54% Synergy $2.87
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+52% Synergy $2.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+50% Synergy $0.27
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+49% Synergy $0.26
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+46% Synergy $0.96
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+45% Synergy $0.27
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+40% Synergy $0.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+37% Synergy $0.46
Windfall Windfall
+35% Synergy $4.79
Big Score Big Score
+27% Synergy $0.64

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.10
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-2% Synergy $12.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $56.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $67.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $17.27
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Captain Howler, Sea Scourge's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+48% Synergy $0.43
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+46% Synergy $9.53
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+45% Synergy $0.60
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+44% Synergy $0.29
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+42% Synergy $0.42
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+40% Synergy $2.80
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+30% Synergy $7.14
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+28% Synergy $3.41
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+28% Synergy $4.05
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+28% Synergy $1.11
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+27% Synergy $0.27
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+26% Synergy $0.28
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+26% Synergy $0.19
Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.23
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+24% Synergy $0.31
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+24% Synergy $0.80
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+22% Synergy $1.93
Cunning Survivor Cunning Survivor
+21% Synergy $0.19
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+20% Synergy $0.42
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+19% Synergy $0.34
The Locust God The Locust God
+18% Synergy $9.25
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+18% Synergy $8.64
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+18% Synergy $2.44
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+18% Synergy $0.99
Thunderhead Gunner Thunderhead Gunner
+17% Synergy $0.04
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+16% Synergy $0.37
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+16% Synergy $0.25
Fearless Swashbuckler Fearless Swashbuckler
+16% Synergy $0.25
Cephalid Inkshrouder Cephalid Inkshrouder
+16% Synergy $0.34
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+15% Synergy $0.35
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+14% Synergy $0.08
Professor Zei, Anthropologist Professor Zei, Anthropologist
+14% Synergy $0.15
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+14% Synergy $0.77
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+14% Synergy $0.39
Aquamoeba Aquamoeba
+13% Synergy $0.08
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $0.33
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+9% Synergy $0.68
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.28
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+9% Synergy $0.43
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.31
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+8% Synergy $0.38
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+8% Synergy $0.25
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+8% Synergy $0.39
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+7% Synergy $0.84
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+7% Synergy $7.20
Magus of the Bazaar Magus of the Bazaar
+7% Synergy $0.33
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+2% Synergy $1.85
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.12

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Captain Howler, Sea Scourge safe.

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+42% Synergy $0.48
Broadside Barrage Broadside Barrage
+33% Synergy $0.29
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+28% Synergy $0.30
Refute Refute
+27% Synergy $0.26
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+24% Synergy $0.19
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+23% Synergy $3.12
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+21% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+17% Synergy $0.16
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+17% Synergy $0.29
Channeled Force Channeled Force
+16% Synergy $0.21
Skycrash Skycrash
+15% Synergy $0.09
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $5.39
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+9% Synergy $0.22
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+9% Synergy $0.26
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+8% Synergy $0.24
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+8% Synergy $0.24
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.33
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $6.36
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+7% Synergy $0.24
Firestorm Firestorm
+7% Synergy $49.63
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.26
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+6% Synergy $0.08
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+6% Synergy $0.22
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+6% Synergy $0.24
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Neutralize Neutralize
+6% Synergy $0.27
Rites of Refusal Rites of Refusal
+6% Synergy $0.22
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $4.37
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.26
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.36
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $1.94
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.36
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.04
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.39
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.83
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.73
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $68.07
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $2.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $52.04
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $2.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Captain Howler, Sea Scourge's game plan and control the board.

Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+36% Synergy $0.40
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+34% Synergy $0.29
Careful Study Careful Study
+27% Synergy $5.10
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+19% Synergy $5.21
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+17% Synergy $4.21
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+16% Synergy $3.07
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.35
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.16
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+12% Synergy $4.54
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+11% Synergy $2.63
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+9% Synergy $7.29
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+9% Synergy $0.51
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+9% Synergy $2.31
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+8% Synergy $0.24
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+8% Synergy $0.38
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+8% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.21
Turbulent Dreams Turbulent Dreams
+7% Synergy $2.43
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.15
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+6% Synergy $0.30
Trade the Helm Trade the Helm
+6% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.66
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.84
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $4.48
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Shattered Perception Shattered Perception
+5% Synergy $0.19
Flux Flux
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+4% Synergy $0.33
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $14.37
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+4% Synergy $2.93
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+3% Synergy $14.93
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $2063.83
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+1% Synergy $0.51
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+1% Synergy $2.74
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
0% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.39
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $6.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Boosted Sloop Boosted Sloop
+45% Synergy $0.18
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+36% Synergy $3.73
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+23% Synergy $2.18
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+19% Synergy $3.16
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+17% Synergy $0.17
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.49
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+13% Synergy $1.55
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+13% Synergy $0.18
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+11% Synergy $0.65
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+11% Synergy $0.03
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $12.01
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+7% Synergy $2.91
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $7.28
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+6% Synergy $0.79
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+5% Synergy $0.36
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+3% Synergy $11.24
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+3% Synergy $11.36
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Captain Howler, Sea Scourge's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+24% Synergy $3.74
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+22% Synergy $1.17
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+19% Synergy $0.34
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+18% Synergy $6.46
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+16% Synergy $1.02
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.35
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+13% Synergy $2.66
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+10% Synergy $2.81
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.39
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+8% Synergy $1.62
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.41
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+7% Synergy $0.33
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+7% Synergy $0.29
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+7% Synergy $0.06
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+7% Synergy $0.65
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.71
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+3% Synergy $0.94
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $3.88
Curiosity Curiosity
-11% Synergy $1.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Captain Howler, Sea Scourge to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+27% Synergy $2.06
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+16% Synergy $0.78
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+10% Synergy $6.39
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+6% Synergy $10.07

Utility Lands

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

Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+52% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+52% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.31
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+34% Synergy $0.22
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+31% Synergy $1.08
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+30% Synergy $0.24
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+24% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+24% Synergy $0.17
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+18% Synergy $0.24
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+17% Synergy $0.19
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+15% Synergy $1.34
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+15% Synergy $0.10
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+9% Synergy $2.41
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+8% Synergy $1.14
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+7% Synergy $1.42
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.35
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $10.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $28.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.54
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $7.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.90
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Captain Howler, Sea Scourge decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+45% Synergy $0.26
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+17% Synergy $22.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $1.33
Night Market Night Market
+8% Synergy $0.07
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.84
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Capital City Capital City
+5% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+1% Synergy $0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $16.12
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $4.99
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.52
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.12
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $1.05
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.44
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $5.71
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.34
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $11.10
Training Center Training Center
-5% Synergy $13.96
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-5% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $35.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.08
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.23

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