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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower: Birthing Pod
Price tag $4.60

Legendary Creature — Siren Pirate Elf Druid

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
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.

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+10% Synergy $2.50
Flashback Flashback
+10% Synergy $7.51
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+9% Synergy $6.52

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 $5.98
Neoform Neoform
+94% Synergy $1.20
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+93% Synergy $3.59
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+85% Synergy $21.37
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+84% Synergy $3.18
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+83% Synergy $8.55
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+83% Synergy $13.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+83% Synergy $6.09
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+82% Synergy $5.44
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+79% Synergy $1.15

Top Cards

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

Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+78% Synergy $2.44
Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+75% Synergy $0.23
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+74% Synergy $0.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+73% Synergy $11.44
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+73% Synergy $14.98
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+70% Synergy $2.54
Dispel Dispel
+70% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+69% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+66% Synergy $0.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+51% Synergy $13.48

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+65% Synergy $14.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+64% Synergy $26.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+57% Synergy $17.28
Force of Will Force of Will
+57% Synergy $70.22
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+56% Synergy $158.66
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+55% Synergy $69.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+55% Synergy $105.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+51% Synergy $125.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+49% Synergy $56.78
The One Ring The One Ring
+49% Synergy $101.75

Creatures

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

Biotech Specialist Biotech Specialist
+69% Synergy $0.34
Spellskite Spellskite
+65% Synergy $7.89
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+61% Synergy $45.74
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+55% Synergy $0.36
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+53% Synergy $0.15
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+49% Synergy $5.56
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+48% Synergy $16.65
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+48% Synergy $16.22
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+43% Synergy $2.04
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+43% Synergy $0.80
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+42% Synergy $17.92
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+41% Synergy $7.71
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+41% Synergy $0.54
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+36% Synergy $1.38
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+35% Synergy $5.89
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+33% Synergy $0.45
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+31% Synergy $11.90
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+31% Synergy $0.26
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+28% Synergy $2.27
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+26% Synergy $25.79
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+26% Synergy $43.37
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+26% Synergy $4.38
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+26% Synergy $0.38
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+20% Synergy $8.38
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+20% Synergy $5.52
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+20% Synergy $0.35
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+19% Synergy $4.65
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+19% Synergy $5.98
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+19% Synergy $3.22
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+19% Synergy $3.15
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+18% Synergy $0.23
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+14% Synergy $0.59
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+14% Synergy $8.33
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+12% Synergy $0.81
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $3.10
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+12% Synergy $184.20
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+12% Synergy $52.63
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+11% Synergy $0.54
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $10.47
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+10% Synergy $0.26
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+9% Synergy $14.17
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+9% Synergy $1.09
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+8% Synergy $11.16
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+8% Synergy $4.41
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+8% Synergy $0.26
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+7% Synergy $57.30
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+6% Synergy $24.88
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+6% Synergy $2.15
Endurance Endurance
+5% Synergy $3.87
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+4% Synergy $5.10

Instants

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

Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+63% Synergy $10.39
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+61% Synergy $9.13
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+60% Synergy $5.02
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+59% Synergy $18.57
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+57% Synergy $12.00
Swan Song Swan Song
+56% Synergy $7.86
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+53% Synergy $15.83
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+51% Synergy $11.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+50% Synergy $68.53
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+50% Synergy $0.26
Miscast Miscast
+48% Synergy $1.35
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+46% Synergy $3.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+44% Synergy $1.88
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+42% Synergy $9.87
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+42% Synergy $16.35
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+40% Synergy $49.82
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+40% Synergy $5.17
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+39% Synergy $15.10
Snap Snap
+38% Synergy $3.66
Trickery Charm Trickery Charm
+38% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+34% Synergy $2.26
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+34% Synergy $0.26
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+31% Synergy $7.30
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy $8.23
Misdirection Misdirection
+28% Synergy $10.60
Daze Daze
+28% Synergy $3.03
Abrade Abrade
+26% Synergy $0.28
Delay Delay
+26% Synergy $3.09
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+25% Synergy $2.60
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+24% Synergy $0.61
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+21% Synergy $1.03
Resculpt Resculpt
+19% Synergy $0.22
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+18% Synergy $2.17
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+17% Synergy $1.43
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+14% Synergy $0.36
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+13% Synergy $31.13
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+13% Synergy $0.19
Artificial Evolution Artificial Evolution
+13% Synergy $4.87
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+12% Synergy $0.26
Suspend Suspend
+12% Synergy $0.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $41.26
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $3.42
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+8% Synergy $0.24
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+6% Synergy $3.75
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.98
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.75
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $3.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% 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
+64% Synergy $5.80
Bring to Light Bring to Light
+63% Synergy $0.42
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+60% Synergy $49.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+37% Synergy $5.96
Last Chance Last Chance
+28% Synergy $4.02
Twinflame Twinflame
+26% Synergy $0.86
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+25% Synergy $41.60
Warrior's Oath Warrior's Oath
+14% Synergy $19.56
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+13% Synergy $2092.91
Regrowth Regrowth
+13% Synergy $0.48
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+13% Synergy $3.76
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $4.34
Preordain Preordain
+9% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $2.00
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $14.16
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $25.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.23

Enchantments

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

Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+49% Synergy $26.85
Curiosity Curiosity
+48% Synergy $1.27
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+43% Synergy $2.83
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+42% Synergy $366.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+31% Synergy $0.40
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+27% Synergy $0.45
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+22% Synergy $6.09
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+15% Synergy $1.02
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+10% Synergy $12.45
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+10% Synergy $12.91
Combat Research Combat Research
+7% Synergy $0.59
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.35

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
+46% Synergy $31.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+42% Synergy $53.40
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+30% Synergy $515.64
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+28% Synergy $1459.07
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $4.90
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $9.24
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+10% Synergy $7.92
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+9% Synergy $2.79
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+6% Synergy $0.73
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $60.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+60% Synergy $38.08
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+49% Synergy $1076.87
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+28% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+28% Synergy $43.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+15% Synergy $2.01
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+14% Synergy $0.45
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $73.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $229.90
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+8% Synergy $761.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.60
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.39
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.32
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+56% Synergy $9.98
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+54% Synergy $48.66
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+53% Synergy $18.92
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+53% Synergy $33.45
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+51% Synergy $32.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+50% Synergy $15.52
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+50% Synergy $33.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+46% Synergy $11.42
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+46% Synergy $17.82
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+43% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+42% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+42% Synergy
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+42% Synergy $5.82
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+40% Synergy $1.73
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+38% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+38% Synergy $38.66
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+34% Synergy $17.02
Starting Town Starting Town
+33% Synergy $11.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+28% Synergy $11.18
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+26% Synergy $11.06
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+24% Synergy $7.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+20% Synergy $8.09
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+19% Synergy $49.78
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $8.80
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.33
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $34.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.28
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+3% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $15.42
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
0% Synergy $0.43
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-2% Synergy $17.20
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $12.70
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-7% Synergy $2.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-17% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.32
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-21% Synergy $0.31
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-21% Synergy $0.35
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-23% Synergy $0.35
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-28% Synergy $0.28
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-35% Synergy $17.37
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-43% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
-44% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-45% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-54% Synergy $0.08

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Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
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Yasova Dragonclaw Yasova Dragonclaw
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