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Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor
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

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor players are trying out in Control decks.

Fateful Discovery Fateful Discovery
+98% Synergy $3.34

Creatures

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

April O'Neil, Live on the Scene April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
+99% Synergy $0.29
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+99% Synergy $5.98
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+99% Synergy $0.29
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+99% Synergy $4.01
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+99% Synergy $0.54
Ironheart, Clever Champion Ironheart, Clever Champion
+99% Synergy $0.32
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+99% Synergy $0.39
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+99% Synergy $0.35
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
+99% Synergy $0.27
Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising
+99% Synergy $0.15
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+98% Synergy $22.30
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+98% Synergy $2.60
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
+97% Synergy $0.29
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+97% Synergy $3.41
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+97% Synergy $1.66
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+97% Synergy $3.28
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+97% Synergy $16.37
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+97% Synergy $9.76
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+97% Synergy $0.40
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+97% Synergy $0.32
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+97% Synergy $12.36
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+96% Synergy $0.30
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+95% Synergy $3.80
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+95% Synergy $14.71
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+94% Synergy $13.06
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+93% Synergy $21.92
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+93% Synergy $1.00
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+92% Synergy $1.50
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+92% Synergy $3.36
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+91% Synergy $2.21
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+89% Synergy $1.50
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+89% Synergy $0.25
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+89% Synergy $0.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+87% Synergy $52.83

Instants

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

Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+99% Synergy $0.18
Displace Displace
+97% Synergy $0.34
Blur Blur
+97% Synergy $0.35
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+97% Synergy $0.36
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+95% Synergy $1.85
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $7.52
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+94% Synergy $2.62
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+94% Synergy $3.74
Resculpt Resculpt
+93% Synergy $0.34
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+89% Synergy $0.79
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+88% Synergy $0.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+73% Synergy $1.72
Negate Negate
+67% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+43% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+99% Synergy $1.49
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+99% Synergy $0.18
Donatello's Technique Donatello's Technique
+99% Synergy $0.26
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
+98% Synergy $1.64
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+97% Synergy $3.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+94% Synergy $11.93
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+65% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Animation Module Animation Module
+99% Synergy $3.41
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+98% Synergy $16.23
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+98% Synergy $0.42
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+98% Synergy $3.15

Enchantments

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

Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+96% Synergy $5.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $13.77

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 $10.96

Utility Lands

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

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+97% Synergy $15.08
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+96% Synergy $1.24
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+94% Synergy $5.55
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+93% Synergy $0.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+64% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+98% Synergy $0.21
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+94% Synergy $0.74
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+88% Synergy $0.45
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+86% Synergy $2.48
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+82% Synergy $0.49
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $4.98
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.72
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $28.05
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.34
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+59% Synergy $1.25
Underground River Underground River
+58% Synergy $0.59
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.37
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+50% Synergy $10.08
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+44% Synergy $0.45
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
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
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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
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Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Vial Smasher the Fierce Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
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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
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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
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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
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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