Average Deck for The Wandering Minstrel - Budget Combo
The Wandering Minstrel
Rank #76
38decks
Jun 5, 2026
Five Problems with Five-Color Typal Commanders
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May 7, 2026
Can We Play Every Possible Companion in a Single Commander Deck?
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Decklist
Commander
- 1The Wandering MinstrelThe Wandering Minstrel
Creatures (27)
- 1Azusa, Lost but SeekingAzusa, Lost but Seeking
- 1Budoka GardenerBudoka Gardener
- 1Coiling OracleCoiling Oracle
- 1Emeria AngelEmeria Angel
- 1Gladiolus AmicitiaGladiolus Amicitia
- 1Gretchen TitchwillowGretchen Titchwillow
- 1Ignis ScientiaIgnis Scientia
- 1Iridescent VinelasherIridescent Vinelasher
- 1Kodama of the East TreeKodama of the East Tree
- 1Llanowar ScoutLlanowar Scout
- 1Omnath, Locus of RageOmnath, Locus of Rage
- 1Patron of the MoonPatron of the Moon
- 1PuPu UFOPuPu UFO
- 1Rampaging BalothsRampaging Baloths
- 1SabotenderSabotender
- 1Sakura-Tribe ScoutSakura-Tribe Scout
- 1Scaled HerbalistScaled Herbalist
- 1Skyshroud RangerSkyshroud Ranger
- 1Tannuk, Memorial EnsignTannuk, Memorial Ensign
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1The NecrobloomThe Necrobloom
- 1Tireless ProvisionerTireless Provisioner
- 1Tireless TrackerTireless Tracker
- 1Tunneling GeopedeTunneling Geopede
- 1Walking AtlasWalking Atlas
- 1Zell DinchtZell Dincht
- 1Zimone, Quandrix ProdigyZimone, Quandrix Prodigy
Instants (12)
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Eureka MomentEureka Moment
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Joint ExplorationJoint Exploration
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Planar GenesisPlanar Genesis
- 1Prishe's WanderingsPrishe's Wanderings
- 1Stroke of MidnightStroke of Midnight
Sorceries (13)
- 1Abundant HarvestAbundant Harvest
- 1Circuitous RouteCircuitous Route
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1Lessons from LifeLessons from Life
- 1Mythos of BrokkosMythos of Brokkos
- 1Open the GatesOpen the Gates
- 1Reach the HorizonReach the Horizon
- 1RingsightRingsight
- 1Sylvan ScryingSylvan Scrying
- 1Travel the OverworldTravel the Overworld
- 1Urban EvolutionUrban Evolution
- 1WargateWargate
Artifacts (7)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chocobo RacetrackChocobo Racetrack
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Expedition MapExpedition Map
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The RegaliaThe Regalia
- 1World MapWorld Map
Enchantments (6)
- 1Eusocial EngineeringEusocial Engineering
- 1Felidar RetreatFelidar Retreat
- 1Retreat to CoralhelmRetreat to Coralhelm
- 1Retreat to EmeriaRetreat to Emeria
- 1Retreat to HagraRetreat to Hagra
- 1Zendikar's RoilZendikar's Roil
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (33)
- 1Adventurer's InnAdventurer's Inn
- 1Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1Balamb Garden, SeeD AcademyBalamb Garden, SeeD Academy
- 1Baron, Airship KingdomBaron, Airship Kingdom
- 1Capital CityCapital City
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crossroads VillageCrossroads Village
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Eden, Seat of the SanctumEden, Seat of the Sanctum
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 2ForestForest
- 1Gohn, Town of RuinGohn, Town of Ruin
- 1Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1Gongaga, Reactor TownGongaga, Reactor Town
- 1Gruul TurfGruul Turf
- 1Guadosalam, Farplane GatewayGuadosalam, Farplane Gateway
- 1Insomnia, Crown CityInsomnia, Crown City
- 1Ishgard, the Holy SeeIshgard, the Holy See
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Jidoor, Aristocratic CapitalJidoor, Aristocratic Capital
- 1MountainMountain
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1Rabanastre, Royal CityRabanastre, Royal City
- 1Selesnya SanctuarySelesnya Sanctuary
- 1Sharlayan, Nation of ScholarsSharlayan, Nation of Scholars
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1SwampSwamp
- 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
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Budoka Gardener
Budoka Gardener
Coiling Oracle
Coiling Oracle
Emeria Angel
Emeria Angel
Gladiolus Amicitia
Gladiolus Amicitia
Gretchen Titchwillow
Gretchen Titchwillow
Ignis Scientia
Ignis Scientia
Iridescent Vinelasher
Iridescent Vinelasher
Kodama of the East Tree
Kodama of the East Tree
Llanowar Scout
Llanowar Scout
Omnath, Locus of Rage
Omnath, Locus of Rage
Patron of the Moon
Patron of the Moon
PuPu UFO
PuPu UFO
Rampaging Baloths
Rampaging Baloths
Sabotender
Sabotender
Sakura-Tribe Scout
Sakura-Tribe Scout
Scaled Herbalist
Scaled Herbalist
Skyshroud Ranger
Skyshroud Ranger
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
The Necrobloom
The Necrobloom
Tireless Provisioner
Tireless Provisioner
Tireless Tracker
Tireless Tracker
Tunneling Geopede
Tunneling Geopede
Walking Atlas
Walking Atlas
Zell Dincht
Zell Dincht
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
Instants (12)
Beast Within
Beast Within
Counterspell
Counterspell
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
Dispel
Dispel
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Eureka Moment
Eureka Moment
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Joint Exploration
Joint Exploration
Negate
Negate
Planar Genesis
Planar Genesis
Prishe's Wanderings
Prishe's Wanderings
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Sorceries (13)
Abundant Harvest
Abundant Harvest
Circuitous Route
Circuitous Route
Cultivate
Cultivate
Explore
Explore
Lessons from Life
Lessons from Life
Mythos of Brokkos
Mythos of Brokkos
Open the Gates
Open the Gates
Reach the Horizon
Reach the Horizon
Ringsight
Ringsight
Sylvan Scrying
Sylvan Scrying
Travel the Overworld
Travel the Overworld
Urban Evolution
Urban Evolution
Wargate
Wargate
Artifacts (7)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chocobo Racetrack
Chocobo Racetrack
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Expedition Map
Expedition Map
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Regalia
The Regalia
World Map
World Map
Enchantments (6)
Eusocial Engineering
Eusocial Engineering
Felidar Retreat
Felidar Retreat
Retreat to Coralhelm
Retreat to Coralhelm
Retreat to Emeria
Retreat to Emeria
Retreat to Hagra
Retreat to Hagra
Zendikar's Roil
Zendikar's Roil
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (27)
Adventurer's Inn
Adventurer's Inn
Azorius Chancery
Azorius Chancery
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
Baron, Airship Kingdom
Capital City
Capital City
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crossroads Village
Crossroads Village
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Gohn, Town of Ruin
Gohn, Town of Ruin
Golgari Rot Farm
Golgari Rot Farm
Gongaga, Reactor Town
Gongaga, Reactor Town
Gruul Turf
Gruul Turf
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
Rabanastre, Royal City
Rabanastre, Royal City
Selesnya Sanctuary
Selesnya Sanctuary
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
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
2 Forest
Island
Island
Mountain
Mountain
Plains
Plains
Swamp
Swamp