Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator commander decks

{U}Mono-Blue commanders

We track 2,319 decks led by Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator, the 44th most played commander in our database. Almost all of them run two commanders.

Deck numbers as of October 5, 2026 · refreshed weekly

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The card$0.30+25.0% in 30 daysas of Oct 5Price history for Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Decks led
2,319

0.3% of the 787,845 legal decks we track.

Median deck price
$348

Most cost $77 to $7,269.

Median power
7.5

Most rate 5.5 to 9.6 on the 1 to 10 EDH power level scale.

Median salt
4.0

Most score 2.5 to 8.5 out of 10.

Most often built as midrange (38%), then tokens (18%).

Real Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks

Real decks from our database, picked from this commander's own price range and from every bracket people build it in. Open any of them for the full list. The picks rotate weekly.

By budget

  • Budget build
    $80.63
    price
    7.0
    power
    2.7
    salt
    Bracket 4 (Optimized)
    {U}{R}combo
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  • Typical build
    $303
    price
    5.1
    power
    3.3
    salt
    Bracket 3 (Upgraded)
    {U}midrange
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  • High-end build
    $6,829
    price
    9.6
    power
    6.8
    salt
    Bracket 5 (cEDH)
    {U}{B}{R}midrange
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By bracket

  • Bracket 1 · Exhibition
    $103
    price
    7.4
    power
    2.3
    salt
    Bracket 1 (Exhibition)
    {U}{R}combo
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  • Bracket 2 · Core
    $210
    price
    6.5
    power
    3.2
    salt
    Bracket 2 (Core)
    {U}{R}midrange
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  • Bracket 3 · Upgraded
    $1,399
    price
    7.3
    power
    3.3
    salt
    Bracket 3 (Upgraded)
    {U}{R}midrange
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  • Bracket 4 · Optimized
    $167
    price
    7.3
    power
    2.9
    salt
    Bracket 4 (Optimized)
    {U}{R}combo
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  • Bracket 5 · cEDH
    $6,967
    price
    9.7
    power
    5.2
    salt
    Bracket 5 (cEDH)
    {U}{B}{R}midrange
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Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks by price and bracket

Deck prices

$0 to $50: 122 decks.
$50 to $100: 219 decks.
$100 to $150: 337 decks.
$150 to $200: 228 decks.
$200 to $300: 197 decks.
$300 to $400: 92 decks.
$400 to $500: 78 decks.
$500 to $750: 107 decks.
$750 to $1,000: 74 decks.
$1,000 to $1,500: 115 decks.
$1,500 to $2,000: 72 decks.
$2,000 to $3,000: 95 decks.
$3,000 and up: 583 decks.

Decks per price band. The highlighted band, $300 to $400, holds the median deck at $348. 1,018 of these decks cost $250 or less.

WotC brackets

  • Bracket 1 (Exhibition)8% · 179
  • Bracket 2 (Core)9% · 200
  • Bracket 3 (Upgraded)16% · 360
  • Bracket 4 (Optimized)35% · 814
  • Bracket 5 (cEDH)33% · 766

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Under $100 (341) Under $250 (1,018) Bracket 4 builds (814)

What Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks play

The 40 cards found most often across these 2,319 decks, with each card's current price. The bar is the share of decks running the card, and its green part is how far that share runs above the card's rate in every deck that could play it.

Creatures9

  • Siren Stormtamer77%$0.33
    Run in 1,783 of these decks (77%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Spectral Sailor58%$0.11
    Run in 1,355 of these decks (58%), 2% of decks that could run it.
  • Glint-Horn Buccaneer58%$8.94
    Run in 1,335 of these decks (58%), 2% of decks that could run it.
  • Reckless Fireweaver51%$0.41
    Run in 1,188 of these decks (51%), 4% of decks that could run it.
  • Kitesail Larcenist42%$0.64
    Run in 976 of these decks (42%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Simian Spirit Guide41%$3.25
    Run in 947 of these decks (41%), 9% of decks that could run it.
3 more creatures

Instants13

  • An Offer You Can't Refuse56%$3.03
    Run in 1,305 of these decks (56%), 34% of decks that could run it.
  • Counterspell51%$1.62
    Run in 1,187 of these decks (51%), 46% of decks that could run it.
  • Negate45%$0.14
    Run in 1,047 of these decks (45%), 22% of decks that could run it.
  • Muddle the Mixture42%$2.40
    Run in 984 of these decks (42%), 7% of decks that could run it.
  • Swan Song42%$9.99
    Run in 971 of these decks (42%), 26% of decks that could run it.
  • Dispel41%$0.36
    Run in 943 of these decks (41%), 5% of decks that could run it.
7 more instants
  • Trickery Charm39%$0.28
    Run in 909 of these decks (39%), under 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Fierce Guardianship37%$59.66
    Run in 854 of these decks (37%), 22% of decks that could run it.
  • Flusterstorm37%$5.14
    Run in 846 of these decks (37%), 11% of decks that could run it.
  • Mystical Tutor35%$16.61
    Run in 814 of these decks (35%), 17% of decks that could run it.
  • Mental Misstep32%$5.87
    Run in 747 of these decks (32%), 8% of decks that could run it.
  • Spell Pierce32%$0.23
    Run in 747 of these decks (32%), 5% of decks that could run it.
  • Force of Will32%$57.79
    Run in 743 of these decks (32%), 14% of decks that could run it.

Sorceries1

  • Rite of Flame32%$5.02
    Run in 740 of these decks (32%), 6% of decks that could run it.

Artifacts5

  • Sol Ring89%$1.00
    Run in 2,053 of these decks (89%), 88% of decks that could run it.
  • Arcane Signet82%$0.37
    Run in 1,896 of these decks (82%), 79% of decks that could run it.
  • Fellwar Stone43%$0.50
    Run in 995 of these decks (43%), 25% of decks that could run it.
  • Lotus Petal40%$34.37
    Run in 938 of these decks (40%), 12% of decks that could run it.
  • Talisman of Creativity35%$0.43
    Run in 799 of these decks (35%), 32% of decks that could run it.

Enchantments3

  • Curiosity55%$0.64
    Run in 1,284 of these decks (55%), 6% of decks that could run it.
  • Mystic Remora53%$10.55
    Run in 1,219 of these decks (53%), 22% of decks that could run it.
  • Rhystic Study42%$61.95
    Run in 962 of these decks (42%), 29% of decks that could run it.

Lands9

  • Command Tower95%$0.20
    Run in 2,192 of these decks (95%), 91% of decks that could run it.
  • Exotic Orchard51%$0.17
    Run in 1,191 of these decks (51%), 48% of decks that could run it.
  • Shivan Reef46%$0.30
    Run in 1,054 of these decks (46%), 36% of decks that could run it.
  • Sulfur Falls38%$0.29
    Run in 886 of these decks (38%), 38% of decks that could run it.
  • Scalding Tarn38%$38.37
    Run in 881 of these decks (38%), 16% of decks that could run it.
  • Steam Vents37%$7.90
    Run in 860 of these decks (37%), 45% of decks that could run it.
3 more lands
  • Polluted Delta37%$20.50
    Run in 848 of these decks (37%), 19% of decks that could run it.
  • City of Brass33%$13.05
    Run in 757 of these decks (33%), 14% of decks that could run it.
  • Flooded Strand32%$15.86
    Run in 740 of these decks (32%), 17% of decks that could run it.

Cards that set Malcolm decks apart

These show up in Malcolm decks far more often than in other decks that could play them.

  • Siren Stormtamer$0.33

    77% of these decks, against 3% of other decks that could run it.

  • Spectral Sailor$0.11

    58% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

  • Glint-Horn Buccaneer$8.94

    58% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

  • Curiosity$0.64

    55% of these decks, against 6% of other decks that could run it.

  • Reckless Fireweaver$0.41

    51% of these decks, against 4% of other decks that could run it.

  • Kitesail Larcenist$0.64

    42% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

6 more signature cards
  • Trickery Charm$0.28

    39% of these decks, against under 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Dispel$0.36

    41% of these decks, against 5% of other decks that could run it.

  • Muddle the Mixture$2.40

    42% of these decks, against 7% of other decks that could run it.

  • Tandem Lookout$0.78

    36% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

  • Simian Spirit Guide$3.25

    41% of these decks, against 9% of other decks that could run it.

  • Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel$1.64

    33% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator combos

2,074 of these decks (89%) run at least one combo listed on Commander Spellbook. These are the ones they run most.

  1. Glint-Horn BuccaneerplusMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

    Infinite damage and draw

    39%908 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  2. Malcolm, Keen-Eyed NavigatorplusReckless FireweaverplusTrickery Charm

    Infinite mana and damage

    35%822 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  3. CuriosityplusGlint-Horn Buccaneer

    Infinite draw and damage

    29%682 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  4. Glint-Horn BuccaneerplusTandem Lookout

    Infinite draw and damage

    28%654 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  5. Niv-Mizzet, ParunplusTandem Lookout

    Infinite draw and damage

    25%567 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  6. Malcolm, Keen-Eyed NavigatorplusMaskwood NexusplusReckless Fireweaver

    Infinite mana and damage

    22%499 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  7. Demonic ConsultationplusThassa's Oracle

    Exiles your library and wins the game

    21%486 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  8. Glint-Horn BuccaneerplusOphidian Eye

    Infinite draw and damage

    21%480 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

Who Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator partners with

2,318 of the 2,319 decks run a second commander. These pairings lead the most of them.

  1. Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar31% · 728
    728 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar.
  2. Vial Smasher the Fierce16% · 379
    379 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Vial Smasher the Fierce.
  3. Breeches, Brazen Plunderer15% · 353
    353 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Breeches, Brazen Plunderer.
  4. Francisco, Fowl Marauder11% · 250
    250 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Francisco, Fowl Marauder.
  5. Tymna the Weaver11% · 249
    249 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Tymna the Weaver.
  6. Tana, the Bloodsower6% · 141
    141 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Tana, the Bloodsower.
  7. Dargo, the Shipwrecker3% · 72
    72 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Dargo, the Shipwrecker.
  8. Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh1% · 29
    29 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh.
  9. Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder1% · 18
    18 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder.
  10. Sakashima of a Thousand Faces1% · 15
    15 decks pair Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Sakashima of a Thousand Faces.

Commanders like Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

Their decks lean on many of the same signature cards as Malcolm decks do.