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Malcolm, the Eyes
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureSiren Pirate

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2066 Current Rank
#2027 Last Week
#1886 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.

Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+15% Synergy $1.04
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+13% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+10% Synergy $0.17
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+9% Synergy $0.08
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+8% Synergy $2.66

High Synergy Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+53% Synergy $0.12
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+49% Synergy $2.99
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+46% Synergy $0.11
Deduce Deduce
+45% Synergy $0.09
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+43% Synergy $0.63
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+43% Synergy $1.66
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+43% Synergy $0.17
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+43% Synergy $0.19
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+42% Synergy $0.28
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+42% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+41% Synergy $0.40
Consider Consider
+28% Synergy $0.46
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+25% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
+22% Synergy $0.14
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.65
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.34
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+7% Synergy $0.90
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $11.76
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $57.48
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $7.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $11.92
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $26.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+41% Synergy $1.64
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+36% Synergy $0.29
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+34% Synergy $0.25
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+32% Synergy $4.05
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+30% Synergy $0.18
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+28% Synergy $0.11
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+27% Synergy $3.15
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.23
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+25% Synergy $0.49
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+20% Synergy $0.29
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+18% Synergy $0.22
Raging Battle Mouse Raging Battle Mouse
+16% Synergy $0.20
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.81
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+12% Synergy $0.56
Resonance Technician Resonance Technician
+12% Synergy $0.24
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+12% Synergy $0.16
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+11% Synergy $0.17
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+11% Synergy $0.10
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+11% Synergy $0.05
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $10.14
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+10% Synergy $0.93
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $14.73
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+10% Synergy $0.49
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+10% Synergy $3.89
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $4.04
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+9% Synergy $1.04
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.83
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.17
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+9% Synergy $0.13
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+8% Synergy $0.06
Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+8% Synergy $17.26
Subtlety Subtlety
+8% Synergy $5.05
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+8% Synergy $3.15
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fury Fury
+7% Synergy $4.31
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+6% Synergy $0.38
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.98
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $27.60
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.23
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.31
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-13% Synergy $0.18
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-15% Synergy $1.28
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $4.28

Instants

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

Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+34% Synergy $0.15
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+21% Synergy $0.04
Unwind Unwind
+19% Synergy $1.59
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $1.54
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+15% Synergy $0.99
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+15% Synergy $0.47
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $1.15
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+12% Synergy $0.50
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+11% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+10% Synergy $0.18
Remand Remand
+10% Synergy $0.32
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+9% Synergy $0.45
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+9% Synergy $0.21
Wash Away Wash Away
+9% Synergy $0.34
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+9% Synergy $0.16
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.45
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+8% Synergy $1.95
Fire // Ice Fire // Ice
+8% Synergy $0.15
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.11
Lose Focus Lose Focus
+8% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Daze Daze
+7% Synergy $1.98
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+7% Synergy $0.58
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+7% Synergy $0.11
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.07
Force Spike Force Spike
+7% Synergy $0.78
Take the Fall Take the Fall
+7% Synergy $0.04
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+7% Synergy $3.40
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $2.10
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.64
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.17
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $4.20
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.32
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.66
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.06
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+1% Synergy $1.03
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $6.96
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.62
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.42
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.34
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $0.98
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $42.96

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+36% Synergy $0.25
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+21% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+19% Synergy $0.04
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+18% Synergy $0.17
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+12% Synergy $4.80
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+10% Synergy $0.23
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+9% Synergy $0.71
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.31
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.19
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+6% Synergy $0.13
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+5% Synergy $0.70
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.03
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.68
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.20
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+2% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.21
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.13
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-9% Synergy $1.62
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+41% Synergy $0.22
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+27% Synergy $0.76
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+26% Synergy $1.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+24% Synergy $0.63
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+24% Synergy $0.16
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+18% Synergy $4.48
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.34
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+12% Synergy $3.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.24
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+10% Synergy $0.08
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+8% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $3.56
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.98
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+7% Synergy $6.11
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $7.32
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $0.93
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+6% Synergy $0.11
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.39
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.33
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+5% Synergy $0.37
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+42% Synergy $0.20
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+24% Synergy $0.06
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+23% Synergy $0.65
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+22% Synergy $0.17
Combat Research Combat Research
+20% Synergy $0.35
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+16% Synergy $5.73
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+12% Synergy $0.18
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+9% Synergy $2.02
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.10
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+8% Synergy $0.65
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.55
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+6% Synergy $1.31
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+6% Synergy $1.38
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+6% Synergy $0.19
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+6% Synergy $5.91
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+6% Synergy $0.66
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+6% Synergy $0.08
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+6% Synergy $0.45
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+5% Synergy $0.14
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+3% Synergy $1.17
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $1.77
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.44
Curiosity Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.53
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.34

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 $0.34
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+34% Synergy $0.77
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+19% Synergy $0.58
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+13% Synergy $1.64
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+6% Synergy $1.11
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $0.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $0.86
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $11.65
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.46
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.71
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-4% Synergy $2.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+31% Synergy $0.27
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+10% Synergy $0.08
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+5% Synergy $1.78
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $1.29
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.96
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-2% Synergy $67.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $24.69
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+11% Synergy $2.38
Library Library
+11% Synergy $0.23
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+10% Synergy $2.84
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+9% Synergy $17.89
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+8% Synergy $0.24
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+8% Synergy $2.60
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.32
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+7% Synergy $0.51
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.21
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+6% Synergy $0.20
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.64
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.03
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.72
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.33
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+3% Synergy $11.03
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.51
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.44
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.21
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $14.12
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+2% Synergy $0.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.98
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.23
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.61
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
0% Synergy $0.38
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.73
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.05
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.03
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $14.78
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-5% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $24.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.45
Training Center Training Center
-12% Synergy $10.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.11

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