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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Price tag $0.58

Legendary CreatureSiren Pirate Human Artificer

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's abilities and overall game plan.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+46% Synergy $3.94
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+43% Synergy $0.94
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+42% Synergy $0.67

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks.

Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+8% Synergy $14.38
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+50% Synergy $0.10
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+49% Synergy $0.32
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+46% Synergy $17.58
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+43% Synergy $0.60
Burdened Aerialist Burdened Aerialist
+43% Synergy $0.17
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+43% Synergy $7.96
Sailor of Means Sailor of Means
+42% Synergy $0.21
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+42% Synergy $6.74
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+38% Synergy $1.15
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+34% Synergy $2.22
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+33% Synergy $0.31
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+33% Synergy $0.24
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+32% Synergy $0.47
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+32% Synergy $0.32
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+32% Synergy $4.43
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+28% Synergy $0.34
Razorfield Rhino Razorfield Rhino
+28% Synergy $0.10
Pardic Wanderer Pardic Wanderer
+28% Synergy $0.04
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+28% Synergy $0.24
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+28% Synergy $0.26
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+28% Synergy $3.90
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+28% Synergy $0.38
Broodstar Broodstar
+28% Synergy $0.97
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+28% Synergy $12.86
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+27% Synergy $0.11
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+27% Synergy $0.25
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+27% Synergy $2.50
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+27% Synergy $0.32
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+26% Synergy $0.40
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+25% Synergy $0.21
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+24% Synergy $44.49
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+24% Synergy $2.87
Research Thief Research Thief
+24% Synergy $1.56
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.36
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+21% Synergy $0.42
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $1.79
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+20% Synergy $1.33
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.52
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+18% Synergy $0.52
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+17% Synergy $0.24
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+16% Synergy $1.27
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+16% Synergy $0.31
Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+16% Synergy $0.23
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+16% Synergy $0.30
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+14% Synergy $0.59
Ebony Rhino Ebony Rhino
+14% Synergy $0.16
Shell Skulkin Shell Skulkin
+14% Synergy $0.30
Coiled Tinviper Coiled Tinviper
+14% Synergy $0.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $58.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension safe.

Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+42% Synergy $7.86
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+30% Synergy $7.61
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+28% Synergy $0.14
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+28% Synergy $0.23
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+28% Synergy $1.60
Intrude on the Mind Intrude on the Mind
+25% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+19% Synergy $0.11
Dispatch Dispatch
+16% Synergy $0.33
Grip of Amnesia Grip of Amnesia
+14% Synergy $0.23
Envelop Envelop
+14% Synergy $3.64
Aethertow Aethertow
+14% Synergy $0.04
Master's Call Master's Call
+14% Synergy $0.10
Grip of Phyresis Grip of Phyresis
+14% Synergy $0.41
Fumble Fumble
+14% Synergy $0.55
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+14% Synergy $0.07
Convolute Convolute
+14% Synergy $0.19
Anticipate Anticipate
+14% Synergy $0.16
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+14% Synergy $0.36
Dissolve Dissolve
+13% Synergy $0.30
War Report War Report
+13% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+13% Synergy $0.35
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.09
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+12% Synergy $0.36
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+12% Synergy $0.14
Riot Control Riot Control
+12% Synergy $0.32
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.87
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+11% Synergy $0.35
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+11% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $2.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $3.12
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+8% Synergy $5.33
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-1% Synergy $5.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.37
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-21% Synergy $3.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-25% Synergy $1.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-26% Synergy $3.68

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+33% Synergy $3.72
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+28% Synergy $0.30
Iona's Judgment Iona's Judgment
+14% Synergy $0.06
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+14% Synergy $0.40
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+14% Synergy $0.12
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+14% Synergy $0.30
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+14% Synergy $0.19
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+14% Synergy $0.34
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $0.37
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $8.73
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+13% Synergy $0.33
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+13% Synergy $0.13
Reshape Reshape
+12% Synergy $4.57
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+12% Synergy $2.86
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $9.53
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+65% Synergy $2.58
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+43% Synergy $0.24
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+33% Synergy $2.07
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+28% Synergy $28.95
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+28% Synergy $1.96
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+28% Synergy $0.46
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+28% Synergy $1.42
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+28% Synergy $0.67
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.28
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+27% Synergy $0.45
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+26% Synergy $0.25
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+26% Synergy $12.35
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+17% Synergy $0.19
Spring-Loaded Sawblades Bladewheel Chariot Spring-Loaded Sawblades
+16% Synergy $0.24
Tinker's Tote Tinker's Tote
+16% Synergy $0.21
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+16% Synergy $0.28
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+16% Synergy $0.71
Master's Guide-Mural Master's Manufactory Master's Guide-Mural
+16% Synergy $0.21
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+15% Synergy $0.27
Healer's Headdress Healer's Headdress
+14% Synergy $0.09
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+14% Synergy $0.20
Vulshok Battlegear Vulshok Battlegear
+14% Synergy $0.16
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+14% Synergy $0.28
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+14% Synergy $0.14
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+14% Synergy $5.74
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sickleslicer Sickleslicer
+14% Synergy $0.08
Helm of Kaldra Helm of Kaldra
+14% Synergy $3.93
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+14% Synergy $0.25
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+14% Synergy $14.98
Glassblower's Puzzleknot Glassblower's Puzzleknot
+14% Synergy $0.19
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+14% Synergy $2.59
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+14% Synergy $0.30
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+14% Synergy $4.90
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+14% Synergy $0.20
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+14% Synergy $0.29
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+14% Synergy $0.53
Consulate Turret Consulate Turret
+14% Synergy $0.19
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $4.63
Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+14% Synergy $269.50
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+14% Synergy $0.82
Brainstone Brainstone
+14% Synergy $0.35
Dispeller's Capsule Dispeller's Capsule
+14% Synergy $0.17
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+14% Synergy $0.20
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $14.06
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+14% Synergy $2.81
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+13% Synergy $0.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+26% Synergy $9.20
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+26% Synergy $6.38
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+24% Synergy $3.70
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $63.97
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+15% Synergy $5.18
Lumithread Field Lumithread Field
+14% Synergy $0.24
Quest for the Holy Relic Quest for the Holy Relic
+14% Synergy $0.25
Lifelink Lifelink
+14% Synergy $0.26
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.17
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+14% Synergy $0.23
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+14% Synergy $0.30
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+14% Synergy $4.73
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+13% Synergy $0.27
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+13% Synergy $18.25
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+13% Synergy $8.49
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+13% Synergy $0.33
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+12% Synergy $0.19
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+11% Synergy $14.19
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+11% Synergy $0.64
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+10% Synergy $0.41
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.59
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $0.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+14% Synergy $0.85
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+14% Synergy $4.44
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.40
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+9% Synergy $23.01

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+34% Synergy $13.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+32% Synergy $40.55
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+26% Synergy $1.68
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+16% Synergy $0.35
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.09
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+14% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+14% Synergy $0.34
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+14% Synergy $0.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+13% Synergy $15.65
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+13% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+11% Synergy $0.78
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+9% Synergy $1.06
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.72
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+52% Synergy $3.06
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+21% Synergy $4.55
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+17% Synergy $0.23
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+14% Synergy $0.30
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+14% Synergy $0.26
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+14% Synergy $0.48
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+13% Synergy $0.40
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+13% Synergy $1.50
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+13% Synergy $7.02
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+13% Synergy $0.22
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+12% Synergy $0.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-19% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-45% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-56% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+49% Synergy $0.36
Power Depot Power Depot
+26% Synergy $0.43
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+19% Synergy $0.38
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.22
Boreal Shelf Boreal Shelf
+13% Synergy $0.97
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+11% Synergy $8.14
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+11% Synergy $0.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.59
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-7% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $5.31
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-9% Synergy $6.52
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-10% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.30
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-13% Synergy $18.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $15.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension.

Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
Akiri, Line-Slinger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar