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Malcolm, the Eyes
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureSiren Pirate

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2203 Current Rank
#2738 Last Week
#1914 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Malcolm, the Eyes.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Malcolm, the Eyes decks.

Silvergill Peddler Silvergill Peddler
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $4.41
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+1% Synergy $2.42
Feed the Flames Feed the Flames
+1% Synergy $0.11
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+1% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Malcolm, the Eyes's abilities and overall game plan.

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+53% Synergy $0.25
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+50% Synergy $6.11
Deduce Deduce
+46% Synergy $0.09
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+44% Synergy $0.23
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+44% Synergy $0.21
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+43% Synergy $0.32
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+43% Synergy $3.62
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+42% Synergy $2.92
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+42% Synergy $1.67
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+41% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Malcolm, the Eyes decks.

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+41% Synergy $0.43
Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.29
Opt Opt
+23% Synergy $0.22
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+23% Synergy $0.38
Preordain Preordain
+17% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.44
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $2.59
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $68.34
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $13.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $52.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $15.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $43.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Malcolm, the Eyes's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+41% Synergy $0.20
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+40% Synergy $0.55
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+36% Synergy $0.36
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+33% Synergy $2.03
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+28% Synergy $0.51
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+28% Synergy $0.27
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+28% Synergy $0.25
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+27% Synergy $3.42
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.37
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+25% Synergy $1.02
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+23% Synergy $0.24
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+20% Synergy $1.78
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+19% Synergy $0.36
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+18% Synergy $0.63
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+15% Synergy $0.17
Raging Battle Mouse Raging Battle Mouse
+15% Synergy $0.17
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $13.77
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+14% Synergy $0.13
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+14% Synergy $0.35
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+13% Synergy $0.24
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.85
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+12% Synergy $2.63
Resonance Technician Resonance Technician
+12% Synergy $0.24
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+11% Synergy $0.17
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+11% Synergy $0.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $8.40
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $3.99
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+9% Synergy $4.20
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $7.65
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+9% Synergy $0.22
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $26.90
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+8% Synergy $0.36
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.82
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.27
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+8% Synergy $0.06
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.48
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+7% Synergy $18.85
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+7% Synergy $2.13
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+7% Synergy $0.11
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+6% Synergy $0.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-6% Synergy $0.42
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-9% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-10% Synergy $0.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.33
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $2.00
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $5.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Malcolm, the Eyes safe.

Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+35% Synergy $0.26
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+20% Synergy $0.09
Abrade Abrade
+18% Synergy $0.15
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.32
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.19
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.47
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+14% Synergy $0.48
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $2.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $0.72
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+12% Synergy $0.46
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+11% Synergy $0.11
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+10% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+9% Synergy $2.12
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.71
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.40
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.43
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.19
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+8% Synergy $0.31
Remand Remand
+7% Synergy $0.32
Wash Away Wash Away
+7% Synergy $0.59
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.05
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $2.26
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+6% Synergy $4.60
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+6% Synergy $0.20
Fire // Ice Fire // Ice
+6% Synergy $0.20
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+6% Synergy $0.55
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+6% Synergy $0.22
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.43
Daze Daze
+5% Synergy $2.94
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.22
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.30
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.29
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+3% Synergy $0.40
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $5.33
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $1.59
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.06
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.99
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.03
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.74
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $44.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.51
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $50.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $8.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Malcolm, the Eyes's game plan and control the board.

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+36% Synergy $0.32
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.18
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.13
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+18% Synergy $0.26
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.80
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+9% Synergy $0.19
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+7% Synergy $1.39
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+7% Synergy $0.70
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+7% Synergy $0.24
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.10
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.76
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+3% Synergy $1.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.74
Stock Up Stock Up
+2% Synergy $9.40
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.56
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-10% Synergy $4.57
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+40% Synergy $0.33
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+28% Synergy $1.94
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $3.72
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.80
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+23% Synergy $0.26
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+18% Synergy $3.68
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.28
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.11
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+9% Synergy $1.55
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+7% Synergy $4.25
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+7% Synergy $0.43
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.51
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $1.11
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+6% Synergy $6.36
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+6% Synergy $0.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $8.56
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $2.46
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.90
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.58
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+5% Synergy $0.44
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+5% Synergy $0.24
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+5% Synergy $2.86
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.42
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.26
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Malcolm, the Eyes's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+40% Synergy $0.25
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+24% Synergy $0.14
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+23% Synergy $0.25
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $3.18
Combat Research Combat Research
+19% Synergy $0.49
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+16% Synergy $5.60
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+12% Synergy $0.37
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+9% Synergy $0.16
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+8% Synergy $3.00
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.22
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+7% Synergy $0.35
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $1.09
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+6% Synergy $0.07
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $1.78
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+5% Synergy $7.01
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.59
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+4% Synergy $1.52
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.28
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $3.53
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $9.71
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.69
Curiosity Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Malcolm, the Eyes to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+19% Synergy $0.35
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $17.21

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.94
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+20% Synergy $0.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+14% Synergy $1.78
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+9% Synergy $12.22
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+7% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $7.61
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $2.28
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+4% Synergy $0.69
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $4.49
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.44
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $11.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $24.44
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $37.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $8.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+30% Synergy $0.36
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+10% Synergy $0.59
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+8% Synergy $0.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.98
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.64
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $71.00
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.55
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $3.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $37.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Malcolm, the Eyes decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.25
Library Library
+12% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+9% Synergy $5.43
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+8% Synergy $13.78
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+8% Synergy $4.03
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+6% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.40
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.05
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+6% Synergy $0.20
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.10
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.22
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $4.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.52
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+3% Synergy $24.85
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.46
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+3% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.77
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.97
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $30.79
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $0.40
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $29.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $19.28
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.28
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-2% Synergy $0.38
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.22
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $10.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $30.46
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.28
Training Center Training Center
-10% Synergy $13.53

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