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Malcolm, the Eyes
Price tag $0.25

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

#2189 Current Rank
#2356 Last Week
#1966 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.

Flow State Flow State
+16% Synergy $4.17
Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.18
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+4% Synergy $0.23
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-1% Synergy $0.27
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-12% Synergy $4.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+52% Synergy $0.15
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+50% Synergy $6.93
Deduce Deduce
+46% Synergy $0.11
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+45% Synergy $0.27
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+43% Synergy $0.24
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+43% Synergy $2.53
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+42% Synergy $4.30
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+42% Synergy $0.32
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+42% Synergy $1.09
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+41% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+41% Synergy $0.45
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+40% Synergy $0.42
Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.23
Opt Opt
+25% Synergy $0.22
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+23% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
+17% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
+11% Synergy $1.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $2.56

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $69.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $56.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $17.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $67.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $41.76

Creatures

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

Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+40% Synergy $0.39
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+35% Synergy $0.42
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+33% Synergy $1.85
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+30% Synergy $0.33
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+28% Synergy $0.55
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+28% Synergy $0.25
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+27% Synergy $0.54
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.37
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+25% Synergy $0.82
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+23% Synergy $0.64
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+19% Synergy $0.36
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+19% Synergy $0.29
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+18% Synergy $1.14
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+17% Synergy $0.12
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+15% Synergy $0.23
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $14.43
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+14% Synergy $0.19
Raging Battle Mouse Raging Battle Mouse
+14% Synergy $0.20
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+14% Synergy $0.32
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.37
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+12% Synergy $2.43
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+12% Synergy $0.17
Resonance Technician Resonance Technician
+12% Synergy $0.27
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $4.22
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+11% Synergy $0.22
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $6.21
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+10% Synergy $5.03
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $7.28
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+9% Synergy $0.41
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $11.28
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.64
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+8% Synergy $0.21
Razzle-Dazzler Razzle-Dazzler
+8% Synergy $0.08
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.22
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+7% Synergy $17.69
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+7% Synergy $2.46
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.26
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+6% Synergy $0.27
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+5% Synergy $1.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-2% Synergy $45.33
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-5% Synergy $0.43
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-8% Synergy $0.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-9% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-10% Synergy $0.21
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-15% Synergy $0.66
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $6.85

Instants

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

Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+36% Synergy $0.23
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+21% Synergy $0.11
Abrade Abrade
+18% Synergy $0.35
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.09
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.51
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+14% Synergy $0.55
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $2.85
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+12% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $0.51
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+11% Synergy $1.43
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+10% Synergy $1.92
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+10% Synergy $0.12
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+9% Synergy $0.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.42
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.35
Wash Away Wash Away
+8% Synergy $0.46
Remand Remand
+8% Synergy $0.36
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+8% Synergy $0.31
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $1.13
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.48
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+7% Synergy $4.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $5.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $1.90
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fire // Ice Fire // Ice
+6% Synergy $0.22
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+6% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.77
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $5.48
Daze Daze
+5% Synergy $2.96
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.26
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $5.10
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.25
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.33
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.35
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.14
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $1.94
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+2% Synergy $0.29
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.43
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.35
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.69
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $47.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $52.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $7.32

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+37% Synergy $0.36
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.12
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+19% Synergy $0.19
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+17% Synergy $0.31
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.10
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+9% Synergy $0.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+7% Synergy $1.14
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+7% Synergy $0.62
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.31
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+7% Synergy $0.31
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.82
Visionary's Dance Visionary's Dance
+4% Synergy $0.07
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+3% Synergy $1.30
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.93
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $3.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.64
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.39
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.27
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-10% Synergy $7.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+40% Synergy $0.36
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+28% Synergy $2.65
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $3.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.84
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+23% Synergy $0.28
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+19% Synergy $2.79
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $2.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.32
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.09
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+9% Synergy $1.38
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+7% Synergy $0.47
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $6.21
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+6% Synergy $7.22
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+6% Synergy $5.24
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $7.35
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $3.33
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $1.92
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+6% Synergy $0.32
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+6% Synergy $1.33
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+6% Synergy $0.65
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.68
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.22
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+5% Synergy $0.51
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+5% Synergy $3.66
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.38
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.43

Enchantments

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

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+39% Synergy $0.28
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+24% Synergy $0.14
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+23% Synergy $2.76
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+22% Synergy $0.22
Combat Research Combat Research
+19% Synergy $0.51
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+17% Synergy $6.50
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+12% Synergy $0.36
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+10% Synergy $0.29
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+8% Synergy $3.02
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.30
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+8% Synergy $0.33
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $1.51
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+6% Synergy $0.06
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+5% Synergy $1.52
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $2.74
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+5% Synergy $6.93
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.78
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $2.64
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $3.88
Curiosity Curiosity
-3% Synergy $1.12

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
+10% Synergy $0.34
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $19.98

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+34% Synergy $0.79
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+22% Synergy $0.57
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+16% Synergy $1.94
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+10% Synergy $0.43
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+9% Synergy $9.90
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $4.69
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.68
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.84
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $28.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $7.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+28% Synergy $0.33
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+8% Synergy $0.55
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+8% Synergy $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.46
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.52
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.55
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.35
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-2% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $69.99
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $39.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.25
Library Library
+12% Synergy $0.36
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+9% Synergy $5.73
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+8% Synergy $16.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+8% Synergy $4.84
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+6% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $5.52
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+6% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+5% Synergy $0.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.82
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.33
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.14
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+4% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $1.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+3% Synergy $22.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $38.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $31.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.59
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $1.06
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.43
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $16.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.49
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.13
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.21
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.34
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.97
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $35.66
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.14
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $10.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.28
Training Center Training Center
-9% Synergy $13.96

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