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Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Price tag $4.16

Legendary CreatureSiren Pirate

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1527 Current Rank
#1691 Last Week
#1157 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel decks.

Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+9% Synergy $2.36
Reed Richards, Smartest Man Reed Richards, Smartest Man
+4% Synergy
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+3% Synergy $8.73
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+1% Synergy $0.33
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $4.75

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel's abilities and overall game plan.

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+69% Synergy $0.29
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+62% Synergy $0.44
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+61% Synergy $0.34
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+58% Synergy $0.35
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+56% Synergy $0.29
Omniscience Omniscience
+52% Synergy $6.62
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+48% Synergy $3.90
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+47% Synergy $2.20
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+43% Synergy $2.15
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+42% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel decks.

Time Stretch Time Stretch
+41% Synergy $4.48
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+34% Synergy $4.11
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+27% Synergy $5.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+15% Synergy $2.27
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+0% Synergy $1.39
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-9% Synergy $6.26

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+8% Synergy $34.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $58.52
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $64.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.15
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $167.83
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $22.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+27% Synergy $0.53
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+27% Synergy $12.26
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+27% Synergy $5.18
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+26% Synergy $2.59
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+26% Synergy $9.09
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+25% Synergy $10.45
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+25% Synergy $3.46
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+24% Synergy $15.82
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+21% Synergy $23.96
Skyship Plunderer Skyship Plunderer
+21% Synergy $0.29
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+19% Synergy $0.89
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+18% Synergy $4.67
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+18% Synergy $46.78
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+16% Synergy $0.40
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+15% Synergy $36.12
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+14% Synergy $1.14
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+13% Synergy $1.18
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+13% Synergy $54.66
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+12% Synergy $1.14
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+11% Synergy $0.30
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+11% Synergy $2.25
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+11% Synergy $17.77
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $46.57
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.62
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.80
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+10% Synergy $0.47
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+10% Synergy $15.04
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+9% Synergy $0.73
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+9% Synergy $0.38
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+8% Synergy $0.13
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+8% Synergy $0.72
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+8% Synergy $0.37
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+8% Synergy $20.20
Star Whale Star Whale
+7% Synergy $1.17
Starwinder Starwinder
+7% Synergy $0.90
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+6% Synergy $3.34
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+6% Synergy $7.44
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+5% Synergy $34.88
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $10.12
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+5% Synergy $6.97
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+5% Synergy $0.25
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+5% Synergy $1.37
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+5% Synergy $3.05
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+0% Synergy $0.53
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
0% Synergy $0.54
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-3% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-7% Synergy $1.63
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $2.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel safe.

Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+31% Synergy $0.28
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+16% Synergy $5.85
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+12% Synergy $0.25
Shore Up Shore Up
+11% Synergy $0.22
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+9% Synergy $0.27
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+9% Synergy $5.73
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+8% Synergy $0.44
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+8% Synergy $0.64
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.24
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Radstorm Radstorm
+6% Synergy $5.36
Wash Away Wash Away
+6% Synergy $0.54
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+6% Synergy $0.53
Dive Down Dive Down
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $6.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $50.70
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $10.64
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.23
Miscast Miscast
+3% Synergy $1.29
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $55.81
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $3.54
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.50
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.00
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.44
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $18.37
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $2.55
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.73
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.01
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.19
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $2.60
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+1% Synergy $1.44
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.72
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+0% Synergy $15.83
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+0% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $3.40
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.60
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-1% Synergy $1.00
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.25
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.27
Consider Consider
-3% Synergy $0.33
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $2.30
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-4% Synergy $6.07
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.41
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $1.73
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel's game plan and control the board.

Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+35% Synergy $0.35
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+26% Synergy $22.48
Expropriate Expropriate
+25% Synergy $14.27
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+22% Synergy $8.11
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+21% Synergy $7.35
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+19% Synergy $3.08
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+17% Synergy $4.09
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+15% Synergy $1.62
Time Warp Time Warp
+13% Synergy $14.00
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+13% Synergy $12.43
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+12% Synergy $3.36
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+12% Synergy $1.77
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+11% Synergy $10.91
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $37.03
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+9% Synergy $3.72
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+9% Synergy $0.29
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+8% Synergy $3.22
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+8% Synergy $0.87
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+7% Synergy $6.67
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.24
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.13
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+5% Synergy $5.05
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.36
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.39
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.50
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+4% Synergy $0.32
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+2% Synergy $14.11
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+2% Synergy $0.48
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+2% Synergy $0.30
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.27
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $1.88
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.30
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $3.71
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.75
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+1% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.50
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-1% Synergy $5.50
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $6.00
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-2% Synergy $1.34
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.31
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.94
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+28% Synergy $0.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+22% Synergy $9.08
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+21% Synergy $0.40
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+18% Synergy $70.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+12% Synergy $2.25
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+10% Synergy $16.45
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $30.62
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+9% Synergy $1.44
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+9% Synergy $1.52
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $7.90
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $34.43
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+8% Synergy $0.28
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+7% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $45.61
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+6% Synergy $0.23
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $6.50
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+5% Synergy $5.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $26.88
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.47
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+1% Synergy $1.11
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+0% Synergy $5.78
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $47.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-10% Synergy $13.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+38% Synergy $1.67
Combat Research Combat Research
+34% Synergy $0.58
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+29% Synergy $0.38
Curiosity Curiosity
+24% Synergy $1.24
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+16% Synergy $0.16
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+11% Synergy $4.44
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.71
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+10% Synergy $5.50
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.35
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+7% Synergy $1.03
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+6% Synergy $0.94
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+6% Synergy $3.56
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+6% Synergy $0.38
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.26
Vanishing Vanishing
+5% Synergy $0.53
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $5.34
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+5% Synergy $0.31
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+4% Synergy $1.08
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.40
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.31
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.13
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $1.23
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+2% Synergy $6.21
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+0% Synergy $12.00
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.63
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-1% Synergy $1.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $1.70

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $10.32
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $11.54
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+3% Synergy $2.03
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $5.08
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $2.09
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-4% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+37% Synergy $2.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.38
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+21% Synergy $0.36
Rivendell Rivendell
+7% Synergy $1.74
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $30.88
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $10.00
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.40
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.29
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $40.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.94
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.28
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $62.97

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+23% Synergy $4.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $73.96
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $37.63
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+6% Synergy $14.56
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $1.00
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1122.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $109.80
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $240.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $4.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-5% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-7% Synergy $4.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $37.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $52.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $6.82
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.44
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $36.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $36.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.02
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.33

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