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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $2.47

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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Vial Smasher the Fierce
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 24% Pirates 17% cEDH 16% Combo 13% Sacrifice 5%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce players are trying out in Combo decks.

Hawkeye's Bow Hawkeye's Bow
+14% Synergy $0.21
HYDRA Assault Robot HYDRA Assault Robot
+4% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+91% Synergy $8.49
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+80% Synergy $38.90
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+79% Synergy $8.78
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+78% Synergy $3.26
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+77% Synergy $7.17
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+77% Synergy $43.84
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+77% Synergy $12.67
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+76% Synergy $8.45
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+76% Synergy $3.08
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+75% Synergy $1.84

Top Cards

The staple cards most Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce Combo decks run as their core.

Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+75% Synergy $18.16
Necropotence Necropotence
+72% Synergy $37.69
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+72% Synergy $5.98
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+70% Synergy $3.86
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+70% Synergy $163.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+69% Synergy $65.21
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+65% Synergy $16.95
Swan Song Swan Song
+62% Synergy $8.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+56% Synergy $11.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+51% Synergy $2.39

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce Combo game on their own.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+79% Synergy $23.44
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+77% Synergy $11.10
Force of Will Force of Will
+77% Synergy $62.85
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+76% Synergy $171.12
Gamble Gamble
+76% Synergy $16.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+72% Synergy $60.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+72% Synergy $131.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+70% Synergy $76.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+68% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+66% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+65% Synergy $0.29
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+65% Synergy $0.35
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+62% Synergy $19.49
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+58% Synergy $6.86
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+56% Synergy $44.92
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+50% Synergy $3.63
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+47% Synergy $0.25
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+33% Synergy $0.82
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+30% Synergy $19.34
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+30% Synergy $5.01
Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+30% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+30% Synergy $0.54
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+27% Synergy $3.87
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+26% Synergy $13.60
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+22% Synergy $35.25
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+20% Synergy $0.22
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $10.47
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+15% Synergy $3.37
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+14% Synergy $0.42
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $18.79
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+12% Synergy $0.31
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+12% Synergy $7.96
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+11% Synergy $2.40
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+9% Synergy $0.34
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+9% Synergy $1.87
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+8% Synergy $11.39
Spellskite Spellskite
+7% Synergy $7.94
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+7% Synergy $6.10
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+7% Synergy $33.75
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+6% Synergy $0.61
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+6% Synergy $0.89
Shadow the Hedgehog Shadow the Hedgehog
+6% Synergy $4.60
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $6.70
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.11
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+5% Synergy $11.65
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+5% Synergy $21.54
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+4% Synergy $7.65
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+4% Synergy $4.80
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+4% Synergy $2.85
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+3% Synergy $18.14
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+3% Synergy $2.48
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+3% Synergy $5.03
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+0% Synergy $0.80
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $37.06
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-1% Synergy $1.46

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Combo deck ahead.

Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+70% Synergy $13.22
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+69% Synergy $15.40
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+67% Synergy $16.03
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+64% Synergy $17.68
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+62% Synergy $13.61
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+61% Synergy $11.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+60% Synergy $12.56
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+51% Synergy $52.62
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+44% Synergy $2.44
Intuition Intuition
+44% Synergy $358.15
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+40% Synergy $7.76
Artificial Evolution Artificial Evolution
+39% Synergy $4.81
Trickery Charm Trickery Charm
+33% Synergy $0.26
Flashback Flashback
+29% Synergy $3.70
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+25% Synergy $27.53
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+21% Synergy $5.31
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+20% Synergy $40.14
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+19% Synergy $6.74
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+19% Synergy $8.56
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+13% Synergy $3.19
Daze Daze
+12% Synergy $2.70
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $18.02
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+9% Synergy $10.45
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.05
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.44
Misdirection Misdirection
+5% Synergy $11.65
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $5.40
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $8.25
Snapback Snapback
+4% Synergy $0.42
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.27
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $2.38
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.38
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $3.46
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $4.70
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.41
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $0.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $56.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.62
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-35% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+62% Synergy $17.52
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+56% Synergy $2107.72
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+54% Synergy $2.02
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+54% Synergy $17.57
Reanimate Reanimate
+47% Synergy $8.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+39% Synergy $41.29
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+37% Synergy $11.66
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+37% Synergy $8.72
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+24% Synergy $3.93
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+15% Synergy $24.65
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+13% Synergy $242.31
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $5.08
Unearth Unearth
+10% Synergy $0.60
Last Chance Last Chance
+8% Synergy $5.82
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+5% Synergy $3.42
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.68
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-14% Synergy $3.31

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce Combo decks.

The One Ring The One Ring
+40% Synergy $104.30
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+33% Synergy $2.11
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+29% Synergy $6.62
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+14% Synergy $19.71
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.26

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Curiosity Curiosity
+44% Synergy $1.60
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+28% Synergy $0.53
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+9% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+5% Synergy $2.69
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+5% Synergy $10.16
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $5.15

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce Combo decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+62% Synergy $27.39
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+57% Synergy $540.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+21% Synergy $8.25
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $4.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $43.89
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+5% Synergy $8.59
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.29
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $62.31

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Combo strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+79% Synergy $36.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+74% Synergy $241.89
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+74% Synergy $112.13
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+73% Synergy $819.15
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+71% Synergy $1118.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+66% Synergy $76.28
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+31% Synergy $472.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+22% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+11% Synergy $0.97
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+9% Synergy $43.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.84
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+9% Synergy $43.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-17% Synergy $0.61
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-28% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base behind Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Combo decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+73% Synergy $53.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+72% Synergy $11.03
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $35.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+69% Synergy $15.03
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+68% Synergy $34.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+68% Synergy $31.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+66% Synergy $28.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+65% Synergy $29.61
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+63% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+62% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+62% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+59% Synergy $38.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+56% Synergy $17.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+55% Synergy $19.37
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+52% Synergy $17.02
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+48% Synergy $51.61
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+45% Synergy $12.51
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+42% Synergy $9.28
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+42% Synergy $8.83
Starting Town Starting Town
+39% Synergy $9.70
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+26% Synergy $0.29
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+25% Synergy $14.79
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+21% Synergy $28.38
Training Center Training Center
+15% Synergy $16.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.24
Gemstone Mine Gemstone Mine
+7% Synergy $2.34
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $9.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+2% Synergy $5.74
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $14.72
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $11.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $10.05
Underground River Underground River
-14% Synergy $1.49
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy $0.36
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $1.12
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-33% Synergy $13.11
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-36% Synergy $4.23
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-38% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-39% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
-62% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
-68% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
-69% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce: Combo.

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Dargo, the Shipwrecker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Francisco, Fowl Marauder Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Guild Artisan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Street Urchin Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Street Urchin
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar