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Malcolm, the Eyes
Price tag $0.13

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

#1821 Current Rank
#1930 Last Week
#1909 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.

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+28% Synergy $0.27
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+9% Synergy $0.10
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+7% Synergy $0.60
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+7% Synergy $2.33
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+53% Synergy $0.08
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+51% Synergy $5.12
Deduce Deduce
+46% Synergy $0.08
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+45% Synergy $0.12
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+45% Synergy $0.05
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+45% Synergy $0.15
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+43% Synergy $4.62
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+43% Synergy $2.09
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+43% Synergy $1.36
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+42% Synergy $0.59

Top Cards

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

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+42% Synergy $0.37
Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.29
Opt Opt
+23% Synergy $0.10
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+23% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
+11% Synergy $1.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.40
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $1.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $63.77
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $9.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $40.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $13.35
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $30.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+41% Synergy $0.08
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+39% Synergy $0.29
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+36% Synergy $0.42
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+35% Synergy $3.07
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+30% Synergy $0.30
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+28% Synergy $2.49
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+27% Synergy $0.13
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.18
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+26% Synergy $0.58
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+22% Synergy $0.21
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+21% Synergy $1.65
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+19% Synergy $0.17
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+18% Synergy $0.06
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+18% Synergy $0.19
Raging Battle Mouse Raging Battle Mouse
+15% Synergy $0.16
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $13.19
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.84
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+13% Synergy $0.16
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+12% Synergy $0.12
Resonance Technician Resonance Technician
+12% Synergy $0.15
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+11% Synergy $3.71
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+11% Synergy $0.09
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+11% Synergy $0.17
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $1.68
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+9% Synergy $14.48
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $5.76
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+9% Synergy $2.96
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.20
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+9% Synergy $0.62
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+9% Synergy $0.14
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $15.86
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+8% Synergy $0.35
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+8% Synergy $0.06
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+8% Synergy $0.04
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.59
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.12
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+6% Synergy $0.12
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+6% Synergy $1.52
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $2.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.20
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $36.51
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.61
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.21
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.44
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-11% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $0.98
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $5.29

Instants

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

Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+35% Synergy $0.07
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+21% Synergy $0.07
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.21
Abrade Abrade
+16% Synergy $0.13
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $2.69
Aetherize Aetherize
+15% Synergy $0.34
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+14% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $1.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+12% Synergy $0.67
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+12% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+9% Synergy $0.24
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+9% Synergy $0.84
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.18
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+9% Synergy $2.24
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+9% Synergy $0.09
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+9% Synergy $0.16
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.42
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.14
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+8% Synergy $3.14
Remand Remand
+8% Synergy $0.40
Wash Away Wash Away
+8% Synergy $0.49
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $2.33
Take the Fall Take the Fall
+7% Synergy $0.07
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+7% Synergy $0.18
Lose Focus Lose Focus
+7% Synergy $0.12
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.82
Fire // Ice Fire // Ice
+6% Synergy $0.12
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.13
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+6% Synergy $0.50
Daze Daze
+5% Synergy $1.88
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $5.84
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+4% Synergy $0.93
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.20
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.17
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $3.81
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.71
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.06
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.58
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-1% Synergy $2.52
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $48.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $45.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+37% Synergy $0.26
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+20% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.05
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+18% Synergy $0.18
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $3.11
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+9% Synergy $0.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+8% Synergy $1.53
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.43
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $1.05
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.17
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $0.76
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.83
Stock Up Stock Up
+4% Synergy $7.93
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.53
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.19
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.25
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.26
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-10% Synergy $3.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+41% Synergy $0.17
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+28% Synergy $2.06
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+24% Synergy $0.56
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $2.27
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+24% Synergy $0.11
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+18% Synergy $2.70
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.19
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+12% Synergy $0.09
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+10% Synergy $1.59
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $7.19
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+7% Synergy $6.30
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+6% Synergy $3.68
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $5.38
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $1.70
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $2.18
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+6% Synergy $0.11
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.33
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+5% Synergy $1.98
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.32
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.23
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.40
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.14
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+3% Synergy $1.83
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+2% Synergy $0.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+41% Synergy $0.22
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+24% Synergy $0.07
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+23% Synergy $0.08
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $0.63
Combat Research Combat Research
+19% Synergy $0.33
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+17% Synergy $6.20
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+13% Synergy $0.21
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+8% Synergy $2.37
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.16
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.67
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+6% Synergy $0.26
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+6% Synergy $0.08
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+5% Synergy $3.48
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+5% Synergy $1.54
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+5% Synergy $6.52
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.52
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+5% Synergy $0.17
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $2.36
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $7.04
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $2.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.07
Curiosity Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.55

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 $0.36
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+11% Synergy $0.22
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $17.92

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+34% Synergy $1.71
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+20% Synergy $0.60
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+14% Synergy $2.63
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+10% Synergy $10.59
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+5% Synergy $0.76
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+5% Synergy $1.13
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $2.05
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+3% Synergy $1.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $6.48
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $10.11
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.47
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.12
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $34.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.26

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 $0.11
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $2.18
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.96
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.41
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.17
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $61.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.22
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $24.20
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.92
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-11% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.17
Library Library
+12% Synergy $0.61
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+10% Synergy $4.88
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+9% Synergy $12.48
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+9% Synergy $2.41
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+8% Synergy $0.21
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+8% Synergy $0.45
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+7% Synergy $4.05
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.82
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $1.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $2.20
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+5% Synergy $0.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.06
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.82
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+2% Synergy $18.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.38
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.10
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.85
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $13.68
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.29
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.65
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.57
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.30
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.24
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.09
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-2% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.69
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $16.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $25.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.17
Training Center Training Center
-10% Synergy $10.95

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