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Malcolm, the Eyes
Price tag $0.18

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

#2050 Current Rank
#2024 Last Week
#1897 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 $0.48
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+14% Synergy $0.53
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+13% Synergy $0.10
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+11% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+54% Synergy $0.09
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+49% Synergy $5.50
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+46% Synergy $0.18
Deduce Deduce
+45% Synergy $0.08
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+44% Synergy $1.48
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+44% Synergy $0.12
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+44% Synergy $0.58
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+43% Synergy $0.15
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+42% Synergy $0.34
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+42% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+41% Synergy $0.51
Consider Consider
+28% Synergy $0.44
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+24% Synergy $0.51
Opt Opt
+22% Synergy $0.14
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
+12% Synergy $1.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.44
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+7% Synergy $1.08
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.25

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 $11.58
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $61.91
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $42.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $46.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $15.45
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $25.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $49.29

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+41% Synergy $2.19
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+36% Synergy $0.39
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+35% Synergy $0.41
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+33% Synergy $3.03
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+30% Synergy $0.11
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+28% Synergy $0.26
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.18
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+26% Synergy $3.07
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+25% Synergy $0.62
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+21% Synergy $0.29
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+18% Synergy $0.20
Raging Battle Mouse Raging Battle Mouse
+16% Synergy $0.22
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.67
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+13% Synergy $0.20
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+12% Synergy $0.15
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+12% Synergy $0.04
Resonance Technician Resonance Technician
+12% Synergy $0.17
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.94
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+11% Synergy $4.66
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+11% Synergy $0.18
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $10.27
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+10% Synergy $0.61
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.08
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $3.56
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+9% Synergy $0.80
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.31
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $16.60
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+9% Synergy $0.13
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+9% Synergy $0.14
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+8% Synergy $1.01
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.16
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+8% Synergy $0.07
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+7% Synergy $1.98
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+7% Synergy $0.17
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+7% Synergy $3.00
Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+7% Synergy $16.83
Fury Fury
+7% Synergy $3.96
Subtlety Subtlety
+7% Synergy $4.68
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.63
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $30.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.38
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.19
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-12% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $1.20
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $7.16

Instants

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

Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+35% Synergy $0.16
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+20% Synergy $0.03
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.02
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $2.17
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.10
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+15% Synergy $0.40
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $1.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $1.38
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+12% Synergy $0.34
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+10% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+9% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.25
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+9% Synergy $0.54
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.28
Remand Remand
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wash Away Wash Away
+9% Synergy $0.47
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.38
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.19
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+8% Synergy $1.62
Lose Focus Lose Focus
+8% Synergy $0.11
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+8% Synergy $0.21
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $1.47
Fire // Ice Fire // Ice
+7% Synergy $0.13
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.13
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.08
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+7% Synergy $0.47
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+7% Synergy $0.08
Take the Fall Take the Fall
+7% Synergy $0.07
Force Spike Force Spike
+7% Synergy $0.79
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $2.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.87
Daze Daze
+6% Synergy $2.00
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $4.99
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.19
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.07
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $3.68
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.31
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+2% Synergy $0.24
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $4.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.82
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
0% Synergy $2.43
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.70
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $51.18
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $1.00
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $44.85

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+36% Synergy $0.26
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+20% Synergy $0.04
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.08
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+18% Synergy $0.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+11% Synergy $3.89
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+11% Synergy $0.97
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+9% Synergy $0.21
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.19
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.27
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.00
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $0.62
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $1.83
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.23
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+2% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.22
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $8.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.85
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $3.74
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-9% Synergy $2.25
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+40% Synergy $0.19
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+27% Synergy $1.39
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+26% Synergy $1.33
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+26% Synergy $0.14
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.66
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+18% Synergy $3.80
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.26
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+11% Synergy $1.74
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+10% Synergy $5.00
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+10% Synergy $0.07
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+8% Synergy $0.18
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+8% Synergy $1.76
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $4.53
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.64
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $5.28
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $1.31
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $1.30
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+6% Synergy $0.15
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.42
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.29
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+5% Synergy $8.79
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+4% Synergy $0.26
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.37
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+3% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+41% Synergy $0.21
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+24% Synergy $0.07
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+23% Synergy $0.69
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+23% Synergy $0.14
Combat Research Combat Research
+20% Synergy $0.40
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+17% Synergy $6.63
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+12% Synergy $0.22
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+9% Synergy $2.56
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.20
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.74
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+6% Synergy $1.69
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+6% Synergy $6.83
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+6% Synergy $0.54
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+6% Synergy $0.44
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+6% Synergy $0.07
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+5% Synergy $1.86
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+5% Synergy $0.17
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $1.23
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+3% Synergy $1.79
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.33
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.34
Curiosity Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.45

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 $0.33
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+11% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+35% Synergy $0.97
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.70
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+13% Synergy $2.92
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+6% Synergy $1.21
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+5% Synergy $0.56
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+4% Synergy $17.58
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $1.04
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+3% Synergy $1.16
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.39
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $9.32
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $18.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+31% Synergy $0.26
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+10% Synergy $0.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $1.81
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.28
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-2% Synergy $65.92
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $26.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-9% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-12% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.25
Library Library
+11% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+10% Synergy $1.94
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+9% Synergy $15.65
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+9% Synergy $2.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.33
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+8% Synergy $0.66
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.35
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+7% Synergy $3.16
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.25
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.87
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.63
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.00
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.93
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.82
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $27.41
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+1% Synergy $14.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.70
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $0.38
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $13.58
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.74
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.74
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.99
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.13
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.01
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $24.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.07
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.04
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $18.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.21
Training Center Training Center
-11% Synergy $10.04

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