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Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor
Price tag $89.99

Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle Rat

Donatello, the Brains Splinter, the Mentor
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 20% Affinity 20% Artifacts 20% Blink 20% Control 20%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2444 Current Rank
#2597 Last Week
#3612 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor.

Rogsi vs Splinter 5c vs Akiri & Thrasios vs Tymna & Thrasios cEDH Gameplay

Rogsi vs Splinter 5c vs Akiri & Thrasios vs Tymna & Thrasios cEDH Gameplay

Leonardo & Splinter vs Norman Osborn vs Tamiyo vs Sisay cEDH Gameplay

Leonardo & Splinter vs Norman Osborn vs Tamiyo vs Sisay cEDH Gameplay

Rogsi vs Leonardo & Splinter vs Vivi vs Rocco cEDH Gameplay

Rogsi vs Leonardo & Splinter vs Vivi vs Rocco cEDH Gameplay

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains

New Cards

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

Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+100% Synergy $30.00

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+98% Synergy $13.03
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+98% Synergy $1.70

Creatures

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

Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+100% Synergy $2.92
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+100% Synergy $13.72
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+100% Synergy $0.18
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+99% Synergy $0.06
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+99% Synergy $3.81
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+99% Synergy $3.73
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+99% Synergy $0.16
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+98% Synergy $0.38
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+98% Synergy $1.92
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+98% Synergy $0.52
Covert Technician Covert Technician
+98% Synergy $0.11
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+98% Synergy $4.98
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+96% Synergy $0.37
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+95% Synergy $0.50
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+95% Synergy $10.41
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+95% Synergy $5.78
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+94% Synergy $2.13
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+93% Synergy $25.97
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+92% Synergy $0.24
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+92% Synergy $1.62
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+91% Synergy $1.28
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+91% Synergy $3.32
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+90% Synergy $1.16
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+89% Synergy $4.77
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+89% Synergy $0.71
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+88% Synergy $0.22
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+88% Synergy $0.15
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+86% Synergy $27.53

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+98% Synergy $0.38
Blur Blur
+98% Synergy $0.20
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+97% Synergy $0.23
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+97% Synergy $0.51
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+95% Synergy $0.89
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+94% Synergy $4.98
Dismember Dismember
+94% Synergy $5.63
Resculpt Resculpt
+93% Synergy $0.24
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+89% Synergy $1.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+85% Synergy $0.19
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+84% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+71% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
+67% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $1.48

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+100% Synergy $3.32
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+98% Synergy $3.85
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+94% Synergy $10.24
Victimize Victimize
+87% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
+77% Synergy $5.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+63% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Animation Module Animation Module
+100% Synergy $1.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+99% Synergy $0.49
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+99% Synergy $24.87
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+98% Synergy $3.75
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+94% Synergy $4.71
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+92% Synergy $6.89

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+86% Synergy $4.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $9.36

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+94% Synergy $15.36

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+96% Synergy $0.85
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+96% Synergy $2.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+41% Synergy $1.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+38% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+95% Synergy $0.39
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+89% Synergy $1.15
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+86% Synergy $8.26
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+86% Synergy $2.28
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+77% Synergy $7.99
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $3.60
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $16.68
Underground River Underground River
+61% Synergy $0.94
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+60% Synergy $0.12
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+60% Synergy $4.10
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+54% Synergy $7.16
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.18
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+48% Synergy $1.63
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08

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