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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Price tag $4.61

Legendary Creature — Siren Pirate Elf Druid

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower
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Temur

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 70% cEDH 9% Combo 9% Treasure 2% Midrange 2%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower players are trying out in Birthing Pod decks.

Hawkeye's Bow Hawkeye's Bow
+32% Synergy $0.21
HYDRA Assault Robot HYDRA Assault Robot
+16% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+97% Synergy $8.49
Neoform Neoform
+94% Synergy $0.80
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+93% Synergy $3.84
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+84% Synergy $3.26
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+83% Synergy $5.28
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+83% Synergy $6.58
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+82% Synergy $13.60
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+80% Synergy $19.49
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+80% Synergy $7.49
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+79% Synergy $3.23

Top Cards

The staple cards most Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+79% Synergy $1.75
Biotech Specialist Biotech Specialist
+74% Synergy $0.30
Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+74% Synergy $0.22
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+74% Synergy $14.15
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+73% Synergy $0.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+72% Synergy $12.67
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+68% Synergy $1.94
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+67% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+64% Synergy $0.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+51% Synergy $7.76

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower Birthing Pod game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+64% Synergy $26.56
Gamble Gamble
+63% Synergy $16.74
Force of Will Force of Will
+59% Synergy $62.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+58% Synergy $16.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+57% Synergy $171.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+57% Synergy $112.13
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+55% Synergy $72.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+53% Synergy $131.68
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+51% Synergy $1118.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+51% Synergy $54.33

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Spellskite Spellskite
+65% Synergy $7.94
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+62% Synergy $43.84
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+58% Synergy $0.35
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+52% Synergy $4.69
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+50% Synergy $0.16
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+49% Synergy $17.58
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+45% Synergy $16.26
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+44% Synergy $0.89
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+43% Synergy $0.54
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+42% Synergy $6.70
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+41% Synergy $18.79
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+40% Synergy $2.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+37% Synergy $2.17
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+35% Synergy $0.39
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+31% Synergy $6.86
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+30% Synergy $27.18
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+29% Synergy $2.40
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+29% Synergy $0.22
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+24% Synergy $0.42
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+23% Synergy $4.19
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+22% Synergy $11.39
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+20% Synergy $5.01
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+20% Synergy $0.25
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+19% Synergy $35.25
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+19% Synergy $0.22
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $6.10
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+18% Synergy $2.48
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+17% Synergy $8.30
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+17% Synergy $4.80
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+16% Synergy $3.14
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+14% Synergy $7.00
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+14% Synergy $50.52
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+13% Synergy $0.69
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+12% Synergy $196.36
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+11% Synergy $1.01
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+10% Synergy $0.91
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+10% Synergy $15.02
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $7.98
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+9% Synergy $0.80
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+9% Synergy $10.47
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+8% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+8% Synergy $0.30
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+8% Synergy $5.53
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+7% Synergy $10.39
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+7% Synergy $25.88
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+7% Synergy $27.48
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+6% Synergy $2.26
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+6% Synergy $3.68
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+4% Synergy $51.51
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+4% Synergy $3.87

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Dispel Dispel
+66% Synergy $0.32
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+63% Synergy $8.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+62% Synergy $8.78
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+60% Synergy $4.24
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+59% Synergy $18.16
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+58% Synergy $11.40
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+55% Synergy $15.40
Swan Song Swan Song
+55% Synergy $8.50
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+51% Synergy $65.21
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+50% Synergy $12.56
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+46% Synergy $0.28
Miscast Miscast
+45% Synergy $1.05
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+42% Synergy $0.83
Trickery Charm Trickery Charm
+41% Synergy $0.26
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+41% Synergy $17.68
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+41% Synergy $2.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+38% Synergy $52.62
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+38% Synergy $5.40
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+37% Synergy $8.56
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+35% Synergy $16.03
Snap Snap
+34% Synergy $3.46
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+33% Synergy $0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+32% Synergy $2.39
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+31% Synergy $7.21
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+29% Synergy $5.55
Misdirection Misdirection
+28% Synergy $11.65
Daze Daze
+28% Synergy $2.70
Delay Delay
+24% Synergy $2.27
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+24% Synergy $2.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $5.19
Abrade Abrade
+23% Synergy $0.41
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+21% Synergy $0.64
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+19% Synergy $1.03
Resculpt Resculpt
+18% Synergy $0.38
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+16% Synergy $2.91
Artificial Evolution Artificial Evolution
+15% Synergy $4.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.62
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+13% Synergy $34.53
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+12% Synergy $3.71
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+12% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+11% Synergy $0.17
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+10% Synergy $0.18
Suspend Suspend
+10% Synergy $0.43
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $40.14
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+7% Synergy $3.08
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $56.81
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $3.77
Beast Within Beast Within
-24% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower.

Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+63% Synergy $5.98
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+62% Synergy $51.45
Bring to Light Bring to Light
+61% Synergy $0.42
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+36% Synergy $3.93
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+26% Synergy $41.29
Last Chance Last Chance
+24% Synergy $5.82
Twinflame Twinflame
+24% Synergy $0.80
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+14% Synergy $2107.72
Warrior's Oath Warrior's Oath
+13% Synergy $17.60
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $3.82
Regrowth Regrowth
+10% Synergy $0.65
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $5.08
Preordain Preordain
+7% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.84
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $29.42
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower Birthing Pod decks.

The One Ring The One Ring
+47% Synergy $104.30
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.26

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower decks.

Curiosity Curiosity
+48% Synergy $1.60
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+47% Synergy $28.04
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+44% Synergy $3.08
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+42% Synergy $396.95
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+34% Synergy $0.47
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+28% Synergy $0.53
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+26% Synergy $6.34
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+14% Synergy $1.16
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+10% Synergy $11.10
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+9% Synergy $10.16
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.81

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower Birthing Pod decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+47% Synergy $27.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+43% Synergy $49.11
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+32% Synergy $540.27
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+31% Synergy $1578.57
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+19% Synergy $4.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $8.25
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+7% Synergy $2.76
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $8.59
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+4% Synergy $0.82
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $62.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $43.89

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower's Birthing Pod strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+61% Synergy $36.20
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+21% Synergy $43.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+20% Synergy $43.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+15% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+13% Synergy $0.44
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+9% Synergy $819.15
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $76.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.70
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+2% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower's Birthing Pod decks.

City of Brass City of Brass
+58% Synergy $11.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+56% Synergy $53.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+55% Synergy $19.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+54% Synergy $28.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+53% Synergy $29.61
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+52% Synergy $34.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+50% Synergy $15.03
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+47% Synergy $10.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+46% Synergy $17.35
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+44% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+44% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+44% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+39% Synergy $35.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+39% Synergy $38.56
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+38% Synergy $1.57
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+38% Synergy $5.74
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+36% Synergy $17.02
Starting Town Starting Town
+36% Synergy $9.70
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+28% Synergy $12.51
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+26% Synergy $9.06
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+24% Synergy $6.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $5.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+19% Synergy $51.61
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+17% Synergy $3.68
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+11% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.34
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $37.94
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $9.24
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+4% Synergy $0.57
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+4% Synergy $5.40
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.36
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+2% Synergy $0.28
Training Center Training Center
+0% Synergy $16.27
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+0% Synergy $0.36
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
0% Synergy $0.43
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $11.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-7% Synergy $2.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-16% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-21% Synergy $0.23
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-23% Synergy $0.31
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-24% Synergy $0.49
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-28% Synergy $0.32
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-34% Synergy $17.00
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-42% Synergy $0.36
Forest Forest
-45% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
-46% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
-55% Synergy $0.16

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower: Birthing Pod.

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The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
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Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
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Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
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Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
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