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Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance

Legendary CreatureMutant Ninja Turtle

Donatello, the Brains Leonardo, the Balance

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3090 Current Rank
#2285 Last Week
#4828 Last Month

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance decks.

Raphael, the Muscle Raphael, the Muscle
+39% Synergy
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+39% Synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart Michelangelo, the Heart
+39% Synergy
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+19% Synergy
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+16% Synergy $0.75

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance's abilities and overall game plan.

Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+80% Synergy $2.83
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+75% Synergy $27.27

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+31% Synergy $100.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $49.30
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+16% Synergy $993.06
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+15% Synergy $5.40
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $62.97
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+11% Synergy $53.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $51.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $35.45

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+60% Synergy $0.72
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+40% Synergy $1.49
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+40% Synergy $0.34
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+40% Synergy $0.18
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+40% Synergy $0.16
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+40% Synergy $1.51
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.22
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+39% Synergy $0.28
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+39% Synergy $2.04
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+39% Synergy $4.56
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+39% Synergy $0.26
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+39% Synergy $5.09
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+39% Synergy $11.51
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+39% Synergy $14.88
Marchesa, the Black Rose Marchesa, the Black Rose
+38% Synergy $1.68
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+38% Synergy $1.00
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+38% Synergy $5.14
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+38% Synergy $0.51
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+38% Synergy $2.85
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+35% Synergy $11.63
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+20% Synergy $5.08
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.18
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $3.15
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+20% Synergy $0.33
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+20% Synergy $0.21
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+20% Synergy $0.14
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+20% Synergy $0.19
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $1.42
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+20% Synergy $1.86
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+20% Synergy $2.32
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+20% Synergy $0.84
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+20% Synergy $0.21
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+20% Synergy $0.34
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+20% Synergy $0.27
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.46
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+20% Synergy $10.65
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+20% Synergy $0.90
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+20% Synergy $0.24
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+20% Synergy $0.24
Ghave, Guru of Spores Ghave, Guru of Spores
+20% Synergy $0.92
Burrowguard Mentor Burrowguard Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.10
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+19% Synergy $1.13
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+19% Synergy $2.82
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+19% Synergy $14.67
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+19% Synergy $6.17
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+18% Synergy $3.85
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+18% Synergy $2.83
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $4.53
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+14% Synergy $76.41
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+12% Synergy $41.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance safe.

Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+60% Synergy $4.15
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+40% Synergy $2.48
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+39% Synergy $2.00
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+20% Synergy $0.24
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+20% Synergy $0.32
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+20% Synergy $0.14
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+20% Synergy $2.05
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+20% Synergy $0.75
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+20% Synergy $1.02
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+20% Synergy $0.10
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+20% Synergy $0.26
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+20% Synergy $0.29
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+20% Synergy $0.10
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+20% Synergy $0.68
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+19% Synergy $0.31
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+19% Synergy $2.48
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+19% Synergy $4.01
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $1.31
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+19% Synergy $3.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.38
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+19% Synergy $1.53
Dispatch Dispatch
+18% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+17% Synergy $7.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+17% Synergy $16.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+17% Synergy $9.72
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $18.17
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $15.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance's game plan and control the board.

Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+20% Synergy $16.17
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+20% Synergy $1.08
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+20% Synergy $0.29
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+20% Synergy $0.82
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+20% Synergy $0.51
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+20% Synergy $0.11
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+20% Synergy $0.13
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.13
Form a Posse Form a Posse
+20% Synergy $0.08
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+19% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+19% Synergy $1.29
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+19% Synergy $0.29
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $2.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $5.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.63
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+40% Synergy $3.56
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+39% Synergy $43.84
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+39% Synergy $9.73
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+37% Synergy $0.61
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+20% Synergy $1.39
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+20% Synergy $3.07
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+20% Synergy $0.09
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+19% Synergy $7.95
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+19% Synergy $0.90
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+17% Synergy $4.60
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $4.84
Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
+13% Synergy $1.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+59% Synergy $0.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+59% Synergy $6.86
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+40% Synergy $22.45
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+40% Synergy $1.10
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+40% Synergy $2.48
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+38% Synergy $3.90
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+37% Synergy $27.86
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+20% Synergy $0.88
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+20% Synergy $3.12
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+20% Synergy $0.96
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+20% Synergy $13.39
Commander's Authority Commander's Authority
+20% Synergy $0.10
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+20% Synergy $0.12
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+20% Synergy $0.25
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+20% Synergy $0.19
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $11.23
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+20% Synergy $0.63
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+20% Synergy $2.24
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $6.62
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+20% Synergy $3.15
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+20% Synergy $0.74
Wolfcaller's Howl Wolfcaller's Howl
+20% Synergy $3.97
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.24
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+19% Synergy $0.32
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+19% Synergy $3.30
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+19% Synergy $14.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $0.83
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+19% Synergy $1.86
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+19% Synergy $0.32
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+19% Synergy $1.57
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+19% Synergy $0.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+19% Synergy $0.69
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+19% Synergy $7.77
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+19% Synergy $5.50
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+19% Synergy $1.79
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+19% Synergy $2.58
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+19% Synergy $16.23
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $0.47
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $44.62
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+17% Synergy $35.18
Exploration Exploration
+16% Synergy $30.56
From Beyond From Beyond
+16% Synergy $0.98
Honden of Life's Web Honden of Life's Web
+16% Synergy $1.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $11.34
Spelunking Spelunking
+15% Synergy $2.85
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+15% Synergy $9.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+39% Synergy $30.89
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+20% Synergy $1.03
Garruk, Caller of Beasts Garruk, Caller of Beasts
+20% Synergy $3.23
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+20% Synergy $0.31
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+19% Synergy $1.70

Utility Lands

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

Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+20% Synergy $0.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.15
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.12
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+10% Synergy $7.97
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+4% Synergy $1.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+18% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+17% Synergy $1.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+15% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+14% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-11% Synergy $2.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.45

Lands

The mana base foundation for Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+34% Synergy $11.73
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+32% Synergy $12.25
Plateau Plateau
+28% Synergy $326.90
Badlands Badlands
+28% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+28% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+28% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+28% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+27% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+27% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+27% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+27% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+27% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+21% Synergy $23.91
City of Brass City of Brass
+20% Synergy $20.46
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+20% Synergy $0.24
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+19% Synergy $17.51
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+19% Synergy $4.50
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.24
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+19% Synergy $4.44
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+19% Synergy $8.84
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+19% Synergy $18.58
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+19% Synergy $15.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.22
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+18% Synergy $13.40
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+18% Synergy $21.89
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+18% Synergy $12.74
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+18% Synergy $6.72
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+17% Synergy $16.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+17% Synergy $7.03
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+17% Synergy $2.13
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+16% Synergy $7.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+16% Synergy $24.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+16% Synergy $21.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+16% Synergy $15.09
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+16% Synergy $7.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $13.78
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+14% Synergy $12.10
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $40.69
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $21.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+12% Synergy $8.70
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+11% Synergy $7.66
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $5.95
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+6% Synergy $12.13
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $18.64
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-1% Synergy $14.10
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-5% Synergy $14.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $23.77
Plains Plains
-36% Synergy $0.03
Forest Forest
-40% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance.

Leonardo, the Balance Michelangelo, the Heart Leonardo, the Balance // Michelangelo, the Heart
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Leonardo, the Balance Splinter, the Mentor Leonardo, the Balance // Splinter, the Mentor
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Brick Master Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Brick Master
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Abby, Merciless Soldier Joel, Resolute Survivor Abby, Merciless Soldier // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Amber Gristle O'Maul Acolyte of Bahamut Amber Gristle O'Maul // Acolyte of Bahamut
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Candlekeep Sage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Candlekeep Sage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Clan Crafter Amber Gristle O'Maul // Clan Crafter
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cloakwood Hermit Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cloakwood Hermit
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dungeon Delver Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dungeon Delver
Amber Gristle O'Maul Far Traveler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Far Traveler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Feywild Visitor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Feywild Visitor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Flaming Fist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Flaming Fist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Folk Hero Amber Gristle O'Maul // Folk Hero
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Hardy Outlander Amber Gristle O'Maul // Hardy Outlander
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Inspiring Leader Amber Gristle O'Maul // Inspiring Leader
Amber Gristle O'Maul Master Chef Amber Gristle O'Maul // Master Chef
Amber Gristle O'Maul Noble Heritage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Noble Heritage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Raised by Giants Amber Gristle O'Maul // Raised by Giants
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Amber Gristle O'Maul Shameless Charlatan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Shameless Charlatan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Sword Coast Sailor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Sword Coast Sailor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Veteran Soldier Amber Gristle O'Maul // Veteran Soldier
Atreus, Impulsive Son Kratos, Stoic Father Atreus, Impulsive Son // Kratos, Stoic Father
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter