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Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor: Control
Price tag $1.56

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%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
Splinter, the Mentor Splinter, the Mentor

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+99% Synergy $0.37
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+99% Synergy $27.76
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+99% Synergy $2.31
Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising
+99% Synergy $0.19
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+98% Synergy $1.86
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+98% Synergy $0.42
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+98% Synergy $3.74
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+98% Synergy $3.06
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+98% Synergy $13.92
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
+98% Synergy $0.25
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+97% Synergy $14.55
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+97% Synergy $0.31
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+97% Synergy $13.55
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+97% Synergy $0.45
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+95% Synergy $15.75
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+95% Synergy $4.37
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+94% Synergy $13.33
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+93% Synergy $0.57
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+93% Synergy $25.04
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+92% Synergy $3.03
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+92% Synergy $1.64
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+91% Synergy $2.34
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+89% Synergy $0.36
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+89% Synergy $0.27
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+89% Synergy $2.65
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+87% Synergy $52.17
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+100% Synergy $6.85
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+100% Synergy $0.32
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+100% Synergy $0.75
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+100% Synergy $0.52
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+100% Synergy $9.09
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
+100% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor's Control deck ahead.

Blur Blur
+98% Synergy $0.32
Displace Displace
+98% Synergy $0.42
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+97% Synergy $0.37
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+96% Synergy $1.53
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $10.39
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+95% Synergy $1.68
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+94% Synergy $3.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+94% Synergy $0.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+90% Synergy $0.60
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+89% Synergy $0.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
+67% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.43
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+100% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor.

Donatello's Technique Donatello's Technique
+99% Synergy $0.24
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+98% Synergy $4.04
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
+98% Synergy $2.46
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+95% Synergy $9.42
Victimize Victimize
+86% Synergy $2.02
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+65% Synergy $0.33
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+100% Synergy $0.85

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor Control decks.

Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+99% Synergy $19.70
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+99% Synergy $0.40
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+99% Synergy $0.92
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+99% Synergy $37.35
Animation Module Animation Module
+100% Synergy $2.63

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor decks.

Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+97% Synergy $4.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor's Control game plan.

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+94% Synergy $14.81

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor Control decks.

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+98% Synergy $10.55
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+97% Synergy $0.69
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+95% Synergy $4.84
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+95% Synergy $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+64% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor's Control strategy.

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor's Control decks.

Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+99% Synergy $0.25
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+95% Synergy $0.64
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+89% Synergy $0.44
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+86% Synergy $2.49
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+84% Synergy $8.65
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+76% Synergy $10.63
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $4.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+64% Synergy $27.85
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+60% Synergy $7.35
Underground River Underground River
+60% Synergy $1.42
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+53% Synergy $0.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+52% Synergy $12.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+46% Synergy $2.51
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor: Control.

Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Faceless One Haunted One Faceless One // Haunted One
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tormod, the Desecrator Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Vial Smasher the Fierce Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Splinter, the Mentor April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Splinter, the Mentor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Francisco, Fowl Marauder Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Miara, Thorn of the Glade Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sengir, the Dark Baron Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tormod, the Desecrator Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tormod, the Desecrator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Sengir, the Dark Baron Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Sengir, the Dark Baron Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Agent of the Iron Throne Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Agent of the Iron Throne
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Agent of the Shadow Thieves Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Criminal Past Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Criminal Past
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Cultist of the Absolute Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Cultist of the Absolute