Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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Legendary Creature — Siren Pirate

Flying blue partner that makes a Treasure per opponent hit by Pirates, feeding cEDH combos and infinite damage loops.
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Malcolm is a 2/2 flier for three. Whenever one or more Pirates you control deal damage to your opponents, you create a Treasure for each opponent dealt damage. He's a Pirate himself, so a single evasive hit ramps you, and a Pirate that pings every opponent makes three Treasures at once. Malcolm has partner, so he's usually the cheap blue half of a pair, with the second commander adding red or black for combo pieces.
In the recorded games, Malcolm was a common cEDH partner beside Kraum, Vial Smasher the Fierce and Tymna the Weaver. A frequent win was Glint-Horn Buccaneer, whose discard pings turned into Treasures. Another was Reckless Fireweaver made into a Pirate with Artificial Evolution, so each Treasure triggered more damage. Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker with Corridor Monitor was a backup combo. Underworld Breach and Doomsday also showed up, with Siren Stormtamer and cheap counters guarding the combo. Malcolm drew a lot of removal. It struggled when mana was short early, against Vexing Shusher and against faster combo decks.
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator.
cEDH with Play to Win... And Clippy - EDH Gameplay Ep 176
Lonis v Tivit v Malcolm/Vial v Ulalek | CEDH Gameplay 065
A cEDH STANDOFF! NICK FURY v ZIRDA v MALCOLM\VIAL v TYMNA|DARGO
Slap Fight with @UntapUpkeepOpe [cEDH GAMEPLAY] JAWS v MALCOLM\VIAL v BLUE FARM v CAPTAIN AMERICA
Probably the most triggers ever recorded on PWP | CEDH Gameplay
Re-Upload GEILES PAUPERPLAY! Sarevok ist ja mal geil! | Dargo vs Dina vs Malcom vs Sarevok
Ban Rhystic! German cEDH Gameplay - Malcolm Akiri vs Terra vs Blue Farm vs Dargo Silas
The madcap Jester vs Nick Fury vs Tymna & Dargo vs Malcolm & Smasher cEDH Gameplay
Never Ending Storm - CEDH Gameplay - Ral vs Etali vs Raph & Mikey vs Malcolm/Vialsmasher
Hai Bei vs The Madcap Jester vs Malcolm & Smasher vs Kinnan cEDH Gameplay
Partner Commanders
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator can partner with any of these 59 commanders.
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Vial Smasher the Fierce
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Tymna the Weaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akiri, Line-Slinger
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kodama of the East Tree
Krark, the Thumbless
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Prismatic Piper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alena, Kessig Trapper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Prava of the Steel Legion
Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ravos, Soultender
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Sengir, the Dark Baron
Siani, Eye of the Storm
Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Tormod, the DesecratorNo cards match these filters.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's abilities and overall game plan.
Spectral Sailor
Corsair Captain
Merchant Raiders
Departed Deckhand
Staunch Crewmate
Siren Stormtamer
Slippery Scoundrel
Burdened Aerialist
Daring Saboteur
Warkite MarauderTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.
Spectral Sailor
Corsair Captain
Merchant Raiders
Departed Deckhand
Staunch Crewmate
Siren Stormtamer
Slippery Scoundrel
Burdened Aerialist
Daring Saboteur
Warkite MarauderGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Lion's Eye Diamond
Grim Monolith
Narset, Parter of Veils
The One RingCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Spyglass Siren
Amphin Mutineer
Kitesail Larcenist
Deadeye Quartermaster
Pirated Copy
Timestream Navigator
Rishadan Footpad
Crafty Cutpurse
Storm Fleet Negotiator
Academy Manufactor
Adaptive Automaton
Iguana Parrot
Talas Warrior
Talas Lookout
Rishadan Airship
Trove Tracker
Talas Explorer
Dreamcaller Siren
Kitesail Corsair
Captain of Umbar
Rishadan Cutpurse
Bigfin Bouncer
Voracious Greatshark
Tandem Lookout
Brineborn Cutthroat
Mirror Image
Whirler Rogue
Howler's Heavy
Keen Buccaneer
Mishra's War Machine
Deadeye Rig-Hauler
Naga Fleshcrafter
Vedalken Humiliator
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
Battered Golem
Transit Mage
Flesh Duplicate
Glaring Fleshraker
Volatile Stormdrake
Thought Monitor
Stormtide Leviathan
Hullbreaker HorrorInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator safe.
Admiral's Order
Harmonized Crescendo
Siren's Ruse
Spell Swindle
Lookout's Dispersal
Amazing Acrobatics
Archmage's Charm
Twist Reality
Domineering Will
Wash Away
Commandeer
Flare of Denial
Standardize
Bewilder
Crush Dissent
Concerted Defense
Geistlight Snare
Befuddle
Machinate
Case the Joint
Thoughtlace
Aether Tradewinds
Sapphire Charm
Bone to Ash
Anticognition
Blustersquall
Spellgyre
Turn Aside
Twisted Image
Access Denied
Capsize
Essence Scatter
Refute
Mental Misstep
Resculpt
Strix Serenade
Dispel
High Tide
Muddle the Mixture
Consider
Aetherize
Reality Shift
Negate
Frantic Search
Mana Drain
Rapid Hybridization
Pongify
Counterspell
An Offer You Can't Refuse
BrainstormSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's game plan and control the board.
Chart a Course
Treasure Cruise
Blatant Thievery
Whelming Wave
Invoke the Winds
Inundate
Flood of Recollection
Bribery
Wash Out
Distant Melody
Stolen Goods
Ancestral Reminiscence
Subjugate the Hobbits
Coastal Breach
Thoughtcast
Talrand's Invocation
Arcane Heist
Part the Waterveil
Tempted by the Oriq
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
Reverse Engineer
Inevitable Betrayal
Traverse Eternity
Time Spiral
Universal Surveillance
Polymorph
Walk the Aeons
Mass Manipulation
Timetwister
Karn's Temporal Sundering
Temporal Trespass
Rise and Shine
Devastation Tide
Blue Sun's Twilight
Quasiduplicate
Expropriate
Temporal Manipulation
Ponder
Step Through
Deep Analysis
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
Lórien Revealed
Merchant Scroll
Spectral Deluge
Solve the Equation
Sea Gate Restoration
Windfall
PreordainUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Goldvein Pick
Prying Blade
Nettlecyst
Dusk Legion Dreadnought
Sorcerer's Wand
Treasure Map
Door of Destinies
Subterranean Schooner
Inspiring Statuary
Clock of Omens
Banner of Kinship
Staff of the Ages
The Hive
Obelisk of Undoing
Captain's Hook
Shadowed Caravel
Gorgon's Head
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
Treasure Chest
Conqueror's Galleon
Raiders' Karve
Prowler's Helm
Chaos Wand
Silent Submersible
Kraken's Eye
Deluxe Dragster
Mnemonic Sphere
Ghost Vacuum
Trailblazer's Boots
Trinisphere
Vexing Bauble
The Millennium Calendar
Scroll Rack
Static Orb
Repurposing Bay
Thousand-Year Elixir
Bident of Thassa
Urza's Bauble
Portal to Phyrexia
Aetherflux Reservoir
Voltaic Key
Manifold Key
Unwinding Clock
The One Ring
Sensei's Divining Top
Wayfarer's Bauble
Swiftfoot Boots
Sapphire MedallionEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Coastal Piracy
Curiosity
Ophidian Eye
Unstoppable Plan
Mechanized Production
Psionic Gift
Kitnap
Hermetic Study
Arcane Adaptation
Aether Tunnel
Verity Circle
Control Magic
Reflections of Littjara
Aqueous Form
Reconnaissance Mission
Sea Legs
Biting Tether
Bind the Monster
Double Down
Castaway's Despair
Navigator's Ruin
Unnatural Selection
Capture Sphere
Persuasion
Abduction
Legacy's Allure
Betrayal
Sigil of Sleep
Stasis
Followed Footsteps
Mind Control
Estrid's Invocation
Curious Obsession
Leyline of Transformation
Crab Umbra
Mind's Dilation
Eaten by Piranhas
Intruder Alarm
Extravagant Replication
Favorable Winds
Back to Basics
Amphibian Downpour
Mirrormade
Kindred Discovery
Thopter Spy Network
Mystic Remora
Ominous Seas
Imprisoned in the Moon
Wizard ClassPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Mu Yanling
Jace, Architect of Thought
Karn, the Great Creator
Teferi, Master of Time
Tezzeret the Seeker
Narset, Parter of VeilsUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Temple of the False God
Halimar Depths
Rogue's Passage
Dunes of the Dead
Tower of the Magistrate
Wasteland
Access Tunnel
Guildless Commons
Field of Ruin
Archway of Innovation
Fomori Vault
Lonely Sandbar
Cephalid Coliseum
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Urza's Saga
Academy Ruins
Mystic Sanctuary
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary TowerMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner
Basalt Monolith
Sky Diamond
Heraldic Banner
Commander's Sphere
Lion's Eye Diamond
Thran Dynamo
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
Grim Monolith
Liquimetal Torque
Mind Stone
Everflowing Chalice
Midnight Clock
Arcane Signet
Sol RingLands
The mana base foundation for Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Beyeen Veil
Ash Barrens
Island
Terramorphic Expanse
Evolving Wilds
Command Tower
Jwari Disruption
Glasspool Mimic
Myriad Landscape
Scalding Tarn
Misty Rainforest
Polluted Delta
Flooded Strand
Sea Gate Restoration
Sink into StuporMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Deck Stats
Based on 12 Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
- Creature 26
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 12
- Enchantment 7
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 26 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 12 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 32 basic, 4 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-12 | 3146 |
| 2025-03 | 3798 |
| 2025-04 | 3536 |
| 2025-05 | 3397 |
| 2025-06 | 3547 |
| 2025-07 | 3894 |
| 2026-01 | 3675 |
| 2026-05 | 4061 |
| 2026-06 | 4528 |
| 2026-08 | 4941 |
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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The Fifth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
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Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Captain Vargus Wrath
The Second Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
Katsumasa, the Animator
The Fifth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor