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Captain Michael Burnham

Legendary Creature — Human Officer

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4740 Current Rank
#3681 Last Week
2 Decks

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TCGplayer $1.99

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Captain Michael Burnham decks.

Beckett Mariner, Impetuous Ensign Beckett Mariner, Impetuous Ensign
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.94
Direct Hit Direct Hit
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks
Planetary Patrol Planetary Patrol
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks
Perils of the Past Perils of the Past
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks
Curse-Marred Demon Curse-Marred Demon
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.75

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Captain Michael Burnham's abilities and overall game plan.

Vesuva Vesuva
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.08
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $73.85
Beckett Mariner, Impetuous Ensign Beckett Mariner, Impetuous Ensign
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.94
Direct Hit Direct Hit
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks
Planetary Patrol Planetary Patrol
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks
Perils of the Past Perils of the Past
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks
Kamahl's Desire Kamahl's Desire
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Rampaging Raptor Rampaging Raptor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.63

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Captain Michael Burnham decks.

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $73.85
Kamahl's Desire Kamahl's Desire
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Rampaging Raptor Rampaging Raptor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.63
The Masamune The Masamune
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.03
Harried Dronesmith Harried Dronesmith
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Cosi's Ravager Cosi's Ravager
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Crush Crush
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.09
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.36
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+43% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.79

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $165.98
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $124.65
Gamble Gamble
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Captain Michael Burnham's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scaretiller Scaretiller
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Stingcaster Mage Stingcaster Mage
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.63
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.15
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.70
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Sabotender Sabotender
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.80
Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Hawkeye, Young Avenger Hawkeye, Young Avenger
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.95
Koth, the Geomancer Koth, the Geomancer
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.92
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Desert Were-Worm Desert Were-Worm
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.90
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.00
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $27.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $38.94
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $26.19
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.75
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.85
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.63

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Captain Michael Burnham safe.

Warping Wail Warping Wail
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.17
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Fork Fork
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks
Run Amok Run Amok
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.17
Fling Fling
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Reiterate Reiterate
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.54
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.86
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.92
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.32
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.58
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.61
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.69
Seething Song Seething Song
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Captain Michael Burnham's game plan and control the board.

Spire Barrage Spire Barrage
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.09
Hew the Entwood Hew the Entwood
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.55
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.02
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.42
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.21
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.77
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.07
Twinflame Twinflame
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.97
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.52
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.85
Gamble Gamble
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.76
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+18% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.53
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.68
Thrór's Map Thrór's Map
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
The Regalia The Regalia
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.25
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $43.06
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.88
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.03
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.13
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.77
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.48
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.35

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Captain Michael Burnham's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Retreat to Valakut Retreat to Valakut
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.50
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.57
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.41
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Last Light of Durin's Day Last Light of Durin's Day
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Pain for All Pain for All
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.61
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.93
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.61
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.37
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.56
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.65
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.49
City on Fire City on Fire
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.27

Utility Lands

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

Vesuva Vesuva
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.08
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.35
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.40
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $53.67
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.43
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Quark's Bar Quark's Bar
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.80
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $553.14
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.20
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.67
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $37.92
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $124.65
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $84.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $223.03
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $165.98
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $40.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.78
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-34% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.87

Lands

The mana base foundation for Captain Michael Burnham decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $27.24
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.00
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.76
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $60.11

Captain Michael Burnham Deck Stats

Based on 2 Captain Michael Burnham decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 18
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 15
  • Enchantment 8
  • Land 38

Lands: 25 basic, 13 nonbasic

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