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Malcolm, the Eyes
Price tag $0.36

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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2154 Current Rank
#2195 Last Week
#1997 Past 2 Years

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.

Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.16
Super Intelligence Super Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.72
Flow State Flow State
+2% Synergy $2.55
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-1% Synergy $0.29
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-11% Synergy $2.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+52% Synergy $0.30
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+51% Synergy $6.74
Deduce Deduce
+47% Synergy $0.29
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+44% Synergy $0.28
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+42% Synergy $1.58
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+42% Synergy $0.36
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+42% Synergy $3.72
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+42% Synergy $0.21
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+42% Synergy $1.12
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+40% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+40% Synergy $0.45
Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.31
Opt Opt
+24% Synergy $0.27
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+23% Synergy $0.52
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.52
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.65
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $1.05
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+4% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $58.40
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $66.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $43.06

Creatures

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

Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+40% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+39% Synergy $0.49
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+35% Synergy $0.42
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+33% Synergy $1.79
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+29% Synergy $0.31
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+28% Synergy $0.26
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+28% Synergy $0.80
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+27% Synergy $0.32
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.32
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+24% Synergy $0.67
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+23% Synergy $0.32
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+18% Synergy $0.38
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+18% Synergy $0.25
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+17% Synergy $0.77
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+16% Synergy $0.23
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+14% Synergy $0.37
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $14.38
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+14% Synergy $0.31
Raging Battle Mouse Raging Battle Mouse
+12% Synergy $0.29
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+12% Synergy $1.97
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.28
Resonance Technician Resonance Technician
+11% Synergy $0.33
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+11% Synergy $0.21
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $4.43
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+10% Synergy $4.92
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+10% Synergy $0.32
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $5.79
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $7.68
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+8% Synergy $0.33
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+8% Synergy $0.66
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.81
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+7% Synergy $0.08
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+7% Synergy $18.05
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.27
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $10.03
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+6% Synergy $1.68
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+6% Synergy $1.42
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.31
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $47.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy $0.86
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-7% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-9% Synergy $0.30
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-9% Synergy $0.31
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-11% Synergy $0.30
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-15% Synergy $0.70
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-19% Synergy $7.06

Instants

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

Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+35% Synergy $0.20
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+20% Synergy $0.16
Unwind Unwind
+17% Synergy $1.09
Abrade Abrade
+17% Synergy $0.31
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.49
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.39
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+13% Synergy $1.51
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.96
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+12% Synergy $0.25
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+11% Synergy $5.15
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $0.50
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+9% Synergy $0.29
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+9% Synergy $1.86
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.49
Wash Away Wash Away
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.35
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+7% Synergy $0.31
Remand Remand
+7% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+7% Synergy $4.13
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.43
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.22
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fire // Ice Fire // Ice
+6% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.72
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+5% Synergy $0.55
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $0.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.00
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.24
Daze Daze
+4% Synergy $2.87
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+4% Synergy $0.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $7.10
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.25
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $5.33
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.13
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+2% Synergy $0.40
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+2% Synergy $0.24
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.30
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $2.39
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.39
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.23
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.02
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $50.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.33
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.50
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $8.00

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+36% Synergy $0.34
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.19
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+19% Synergy $0.19
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+17% Synergy $0.27
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $5.68
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+8% Synergy $0.26
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+7% Synergy $0.66
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+6% Synergy $1.31
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.38
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.94
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.13
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+4% Synergy $0.19
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $3.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.87
Stock Up Stock Up
+2% Synergy $1.94
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+1% Synergy $2.78
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+1% Synergy $0.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+0% Synergy $1.54
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-9% Synergy $7.92
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+39% Synergy $0.39
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+28% Synergy $3.10
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $3.11
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.91
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+22% Synergy $0.26
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+18% Synergy $2.58
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+13% Synergy $2.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.20
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+8% Synergy $1.05
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.26
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+7% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+6% Synergy $5.34
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $2.07
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+6% Synergy $5.38
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+6% Synergy $0.28
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $3.15
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+5% Synergy $1.21
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+5% Synergy $0.26
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+5% Synergy $0.75
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+5% Synergy $3.73
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.77
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $1.15
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.53
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.43
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.25
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+39% Synergy $0.35
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $3.70
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+21% Synergy $0.30
Combat Research Combat Research
+19% Synergy $0.58
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+17% Synergy $6.01
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+11% Synergy $0.37
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.24
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+7% Synergy $3.47
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+7% Synergy $0.35
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+6% Synergy $0.10
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $2.27
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+5% Synergy $6.96
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+4% Synergy $2.43
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $2.16
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.40
Armor Wars Armor Wars
+3% Synergy $4.41
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $3.05
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $1.21
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.90

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 $0.40
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.33
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $19.23

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.64
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+22% Synergy $0.67
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+16% Synergy $2.27
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+10% Synergy $0.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+10% Synergy $10.20
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $3.94
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $1.75
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.68
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.49
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.20
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+0% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $40.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $9.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+27% Synergy $0.34
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+7% Synergy $0.98
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+7% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.06
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.44
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.63
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-2% Synergy $74.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $35.83
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $2.88
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $0.98

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.26
Library Library
+12% Synergy $0.40
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+9% Synergy $6.41
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+9% Synergy $5.83
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+7% Synergy $16.47
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.36
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+6% Synergy $0.39
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.35
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.00
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.24
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.37
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.25
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.40
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+3% Synergy $21.60
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.89
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $37.75
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $1.53
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.93
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.36
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+0% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $19.38
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+0% Synergy $17.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+0% Synergy $31.35
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.32
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.07
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.73
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.22
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.68
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $36.05
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $15.71

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