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Malcolm, the Eyes
Price tag $0.16

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

#1870 Current Rank
#1808 Last Week
#1898 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.

Whoosh! Whoosh!
+4% Synergy $0.01
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy $17.36
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+2% Synergy $0.40
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+1% Synergy $0.09
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.46

High Synergy Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+54% Synergy $0.05
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+50% Synergy $5.11
Deduce Deduce
+46% Synergy $0.05
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+44% Synergy $0.09
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+44% Synergy $0.12
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+44% Synergy $0.10
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+44% Synergy $4.35
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+43% Synergy $2.12
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+42% Synergy $0.58
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+42% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+41% Synergy $0.57
Consider Consider
+28% Synergy $0.36
Opt Opt
+23% Synergy $0.10
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+23% Synergy $0.52
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+12% Synergy $1.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.58
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $1.03
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.58
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $11.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $44.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $13.26
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $28.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $51.13

Creatures

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

Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+42% Synergy $0.10
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+37% Synergy $0.33
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+35% Synergy $0.42
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+34% Synergy $3.88
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+28% Synergy $0.24
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+28% Synergy $0.12
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.16
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+26% Synergy $2.66
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+25% Synergy $0.93
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+22% Synergy $0.32
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+20% Synergy $1.28
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+19% Synergy $0.15
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+15% Synergy $0.10
Raging Battle Mouse Raging Battle Mouse
+15% Synergy $0.17
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $13.16
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.78
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+14% Synergy $1.30
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+13% Synergy $0.11
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+13% Synergy $0.17
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+12% Synergy $0.10
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+12% Synergy $0.09
Resonance Technician Resonance Technician
+12% Synergy $0.12
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $2.55
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+11% Synergy $5.17
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+11% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $11.80
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+10% Synergy $0.55
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $3.38
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.46
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $17.93
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+9% Synergy $0.13
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+9% Synergy $0.08
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+8% Synergy $0.92
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+8% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+8% Synergy $1.89
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.40
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+7% Synergy $0.08
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.15
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+7% Synergy $0.05
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+7% Synergy $3.35
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.59
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.41
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-9% Synergy $0.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.15
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-12% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $0.75
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $5.14

Instants

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

Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+35% Synergy $0.11
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+20% Synergy $0.08
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $0.78
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $2.15
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.12
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+15% Synergy $0.47
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $1.01
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $1.52
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+12% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+10% Synergy $0.23
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.26
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+9% Synergy $0.14
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.41
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.41
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.21
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+8% Synergy $2.31
Remand Remand
+8% Synergy $0.28
Wash Away Wash Away
+8% Synergy $0.57
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.76
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $1.53
Fire // Ice Fire // Ice
+7% Synergy $0.11
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.08
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+7% Synergy $0.18
Lose Focus Lose Focus
+7% Synergy $0.14
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.11
Take the Fall Take the Fall
+7% Synergy $0.08
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+7% Synergy $0.10
Daze Daze
+6% Synergy $2.10
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+6% Synergy $0.44
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $3.85
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $4.14
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.21
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $4.92
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.19
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.83
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $3.64
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.69
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $1.33
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $45.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.48

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+36% Synergy $0.27
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+20% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+19% Synergy $0.08
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+18% Synergy $0.17
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+11% Synergy $3.44
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+10% Synergy $1.32
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+9% Synergy $0.25
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.19
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+7% Synergy $0.09
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.93
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+5% Synergy $0.72
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.91
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.83
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.24
Stock Up Stock Up
+2% Synergy $5.54
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-9% Synergy $2.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+40% Synergy $0.16
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+27% Synergy $1.45
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+25% Synergy $1.49
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+25% Synergy $0.11
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.58
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+19% Synergy $2.58
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.84
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+12% Synergy $0.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.21
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+10% Synergy $1.62
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+8% Synergy $5.16
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+7% Synergy $0.12
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $3.34
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $1.01
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $6.50
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+7% Synergy $1.23
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $1.89
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.22
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+5% Synergy $0.37
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.34
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+5% Synergy $2.42
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+4% Synergy $2.15
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.38
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.24
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+2% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+41% Synergy $0.24
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+24% Synergy $0.13
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+24% Synergy $0.06
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $0.51
Combat Research Combat Research
+19% Synergy $0.27
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+17% Synergy $6.30
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+12% Synergy $0.16
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+8% Synergy $2.78
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.23
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+6% Synergy $1.88
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+6% Synergy $0.29
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+6% Synergy $0.59
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+6% Synergy $0.07
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+5% Synergy $0.77
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+5% Synergy $6.68
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $2.19
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+5% Synergy $0.15
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.69
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $1.58
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+3% Synergy $1.52
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.35
Curiosity Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.53
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+20% Synergy $0.29
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $19.42

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $1.17
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+19% Synergy $0.82
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+14% Synergy $3.27
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+12% Synergy $11.53
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.22
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+5% Synergy $0.84
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+5% Synergy $0.69
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.04
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+3% Synergy $1.00
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $8.42
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+30% Synergy $0.19
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+9% Synergy $0.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.08
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.43
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.13
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $64.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.04
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $26.71
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-12% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.21
Library Library
+12% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+11% Synergy $2.49
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+9% Synergy $14.56
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+9% Synergy $1.80
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+8% Synergy $0.64
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+8% Synergy $3.68
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.20
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.76
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.93
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.59
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+5% Synergy $0.12
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.73
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.18
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+3% Synergy $0.18
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+2% Synergy $10.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $26.43
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $12.77
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.46
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.69
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $12.90
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $22.31
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.81
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $17.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $23.54
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.16
Training Center Training Center
-11% Synergy $10.40

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