Average Deck for The Wandering Minstrel - Budget Birds
The Wandering Minstrel
Rank #76
3decks
Jun 5, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1The Wandering MinstrelThe Wandering Minstrel
Creatures (28)
- 1Ambrosia WhiteheartAmbrosia Whiteheart
- 1Bartz and BokoBartz and Boko
- 1Champion of the PathChampion of the Path
- 1Choco, Seeker of ParadiseChoco, Seeker of Paradise
- 1Dragoon's WyvernDragoon's Wyvern
- 1Enraged FlamecasterEnraged Flamecaster
- 1Firion, Wild Rose WarriorFirion, Wild Rose Warrior
- 1G'raha Tia, Scion RebornG'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
- 1Gladiolus AmicitiaGladiolus Amicitia
- 1Hermes, Overseer of ElpisHermes, Overseer of Elpis
- 1Ignis ScientiaIgnis Scientia
- 1Mischievous SneaklingMischievous Sneakling
- 1Omega, Heartless EvolutionOmega, Heartless Evolution
- 1Omnath, Locus of the RoilOmnath, Locus of the Roil
- 1PuPu UFOPuPu UFO
- 1Qiqirn MerchantQiqirn Merchant
- 1Rimekin RecluseRimekin Recluse
- 1Risen ReefRisen Reef
- 1Rydia, Summoner of MistRydia, Summoner of Mist
- 1SabotenderSabotender
- 1Sazh's ChocoboSazh's Chocobo
- 1Summon: Choco/MogSummon: Choco/Mog
- 1Summon: Fat ChocoboSummon: Fat Chocobo
- 1SunderflockSunderflock
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Tifa LockhartTifa Lockhart
- 1Town GreeterTown Greeter
- 1Twinflame TravelersTwinflame Travelers
Instants (7)
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Dazzling DenialDazzling Denial
- 1Eureka MomentEureka Moment
- 1Kellan's LightbladesKellan's Lightblades
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Prishe's WanderingsPrishe's Wanderings
- 1Restoration MagicRestoration Magic
Sorceries (10)
- 1Bumi BashBumi Bash
- 1Call the Mountain ChocoboCall the Mountain Chocobo
- 1Choco-CometChoco-Comet
- 1Chocobo KickChocobo Kick
- 1Commune with BeaversCommune with Beavers
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Gysahl GreensGysahl Greens
- 1Reach the HorizonReach the Horizon
- 1Relm's SketchingRelm's Sketching
- 1Travel the OverworldTravel the Overworld
Artifacts (13)
- 1Bard's BowBard's Bow
- 1Black Mage's RodBlack Mage's Rod
- 1BlitzballBlitzball
- 1Blue Mage's CaneBlue Mage's Cane
- 1Chocobo RacetrackChocobo Racetrack
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Dancer's ChakramsDancer's Chakrams
- 1Dawn-Blessed PennantDawn-Blessed Pennant
- 1Exploration BroodshipExploration Broodship
- 1Reaper's ScytheReaper's Scythe
- 1Summoner's GrimoireSummoner's Grimoire
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1World MapWorld Map
Enchantments (5)
- 1Quest for the NecropolisQuest for the Necropolis
- 1Ride the ShoopufRide the Shoopuf
- 1Sidequest: Raise a ChocoboSidequest: Raise a Chocobo
- 1Sporogenic InfectionSporogenic Infection
- 1The Phasing of ZhalfirThe Phasing of Zhalfir
Lands (36)
- 1Adventurer's InnAdventurer's Inn
- 1Balamb Garden, SeeD AcademyBalamb Garden, SeeD Academy
- 1Baron, Airship KingdomBaron, Airship Kingdom
- 1Capital CityCapital City
- 1Clive's HideawayClive's Hideaway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crossroads VillageCrossroads Village
- 1Eden, Seat of the SanctumEden, Seat of the Sanctum
- 4ForestForest
- 1Gohn, Town of RuinGohn, Town of Ruin
- 1Gongaga, Reactor TownGongaga, Reactor Town
- 1Guadosalam, Farplane GatewayGuadosalam, Farplane Gateway
- 1Insomnia, Crown CityInsomnia, Crown City
- 1Ishgard, the Holy SeeIshgard, the Holy See
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Jidoor, Aristocratic CapitalJidoor, Aristocratic Capital
- 1Lindblum, Industrial RegencyLindblum, Industrial Regency
- 1Midgar, City of MakoMidgar, City of Mako
- 1MountainMountain
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1Rabanastre, Royal CityRabanastre, Royal City
- 1Sharlayan, Nation of ScholarsSharlayan, Nation of Scholars
- 1Starting TownStarting Town
- 1Stirring WildwoodStirring Wildwood
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1The Gold SaucerThe Gold Saucer
- 1Treno, Dark CityTreno, Dark City
- 1Vector, Imperial CapitalVector, Imperial Capital
- 1Windurst, Federation CenterWindurst, Federation Center
- 1Zanarkand, Ancient MetropolisZanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
Ambrosia Whiteheart
Ambrosia Whiteheart
Bartz and Boko
Bartz and Boko
Champion of the Path
Champion of the Path
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Dragoon's Wyvern
Dragoon's Wyvern
Enraged Flamecaster
Enraged Flamecaster
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Gladiolus Amicitia
Gladiolus Amicitia
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Ignis Scientia
Ignis Scientia
Mischievous Sneakling
Mischievous Sneakling
Omega, Heartless Evolution
Omega, Heartless Evolution
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
PuPu UFO
PuPu UFO
Qiqirn Merchant
Qiqirn Merchant
Rimekin Recluse
Rimekin Recluse
Risen Reef
Risen Reef
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
Sabotender
Sabotender
Sazh's Chocobo
Sazh's Chocobo
Summon: Choco/Mog
Summon: Choco/Mog
Summon: Fat Chocobo
Summon: Fat Chocobo
Sunderflock
Sunderflock
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tifa Lockhart
Tifa Lockhart
Town Greeter
Town Greeter
Twinflame Travelers
Twinflame Travelers
Instants (7)
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Dazzling Denial
Dazzling Denial
Eureka Moment
Eureka Moment
Kellan's Lightblades
Kellan's Lightblades
Negate
Negate
Prishe's Wanderings
Prishe's Wanderings
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Sorceries (10)
Bumi Bash
Bumi Bash
Call the Mountain Chocobo
Call the Mountain Chocobo
Chocobo Kick
Chocobo Kick
Choco-Comet
Choco-Comet
Commune with Beavers
Commune with Beavers
Farseek
Farseek
Gysahl Greens
Gysahl Greens
Reach the Horizon
Reach the Horizon
Relm's Sketching
Relm's Sketching
Travel the Overworld
Travel the Overworld
Artifacts (13)
Bard's Bow
Bard's Bow
Black Mage's Rod
Black Mage's Rod
Blitzball
Blitzball
Blue Mage's Cane
Blue Mage's Cane
Chocobo Racetrack
Chocobo Racetrack
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Dancer's Chakrams
Dancer's Chakrams
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
Exploration Broodship
Exploration Broodship
Reaper's Scythe
Reaper's Scythe
Summoner's Grimoire
Summoner's Grimoire
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
World Map
World Map
Enchantments (5)
Quest for the Necropolis
Quest for the Necropolis
Ride the Shoopuf
Ride the Shoopuf
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
Sporogenic Infection
Sporogenic Infection
The Phasing of Zhalfir
The Phasing of Zhalfir
Lands (25)
Adventurer's Inn
Adventurer's Inn
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
Baron, Airship Kingdom
Capital City
Capital City
Clive's Hideaway
Clive's Hideaway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crossroads Village
Crossroads Village
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
Gohn, Town of Ruin
Gohn, Town of Ruin
Gongaga, Reactor Town
Gongaga, Reactor Town
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
Insomnia, Crown City
Insomnia, Crown City
Ishgard, the Holy See
Ishgard, the Holy See
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
Midgar, City of Mako
Midgar, City of Mako
Rabanastre, Royal City
Rabanastre, Royal City
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
Starting Town
Starting Town
Stirring Wildwood
Stirring Wildwood
The Gold Saucer
The Gold Saucer
Treno, Dark City
Treno, Dark City
Vector, Imperial Capital
Vector, Imperial Capital
Windurst, Federation Center
Windurst, Federation Center
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
Basics (5)
Forest
4 Forest
Island
3 Island
Mountain
Mountain
Plains
Plains
Swamp
2 Swamp