Average Deck for The Wandering Minstrel - Spellslinger
The Wandering Minstrel
Rank #76
35decks
Jun 5, 2026
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Can We Play Every Possible Companion in a Single Commander Deck?
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Decklist
Commander
- 1The Wandering MinstrelThe Wandering Minstrel
Creatures (23)
- 1Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre StraitAesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
- 1Archmage EmeritusArchmage Emeritus
- 1Azusa, Lost but SeekingAzusa, Lost but Seeking
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Disciple of FreyaliseDisciple of Freyalise
- 1Dryad of the Ilysian GroveDryad of the Ilysian Grove
- 1Elvish Spirit GuideElvish Spirit Guide
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Gandalf, Goblins' BaneGandalf, Goblins' Bane
- 1Gladiolus AmicitiaGladiolus Amicitia
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Lotus CobraLotus Cobra
- 1Omnath, Locus of RageOmnath, Locus of Rage
- 1Oracle of Mul DayaOracle of Mul Daya
- 1Pinnacle MonkPinnacle Monk
- 1PuPu UFOPuPu UFO
- 1SabotenderSabotender
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Tinder WallTinder Wall
- 1Town GreeterTown Greeter
- 1Traveling ChocoboTraveling Chocobo
- 1Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
- 1Zell DinchtZell Dincht
Instants (16)
- 1Brain FreezeBrain Freeze
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Eureka MomentEureka Moment
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Planar GenesisPlanar Genesis
- 1Prishe's WanderingsPrishe's Wanderings
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1Veil of SummerVeil of Summer
Sorceries (15)
- 1Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1Bridgeworks BattleBridgeworks Battle
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Ondu InversionOndu Inversion
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1Reach the HorizonReach the Horizon
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Shatterskull SmashingShatterskull Smashing
- 1Sundering EruptionSundering Eruption
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Travel the OverworldTravel the Overworld
Artifacts (7)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Wishclaw TalismanWishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (6)
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
- 1Whirlwind of ThoughtWhirlwind of Thought
Lands (32)
- 1Adventurer's InnAdventurer's Inn
- 1Balamb Garden, SeeD AcademyBalamb Garden, SeeD Academy
- 1Baron, Airship KingdomBaron, Airship Kingdom
- 1Capital CityCapital City
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crossroads VillageCrossroads Village
- 1Eden, Seat of the SanctumEden, Seat of the Sanctum
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 2ForestForest
- 1Gohn, Town of RuinGohn, Town of Ruin
- 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
- 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
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Starting TownStarting Town
- 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
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
Archmage Emeritus
Archmage Emeritus
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Disciple of Freyalise
Disciple of Freyalise
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
Elvish Spirit Guide
Elvish Spirit Guide
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
Gladiolus Amicitia
Gladiolus Amicitia
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Lotus Cobra
Lotus Cobra
Omnath, Locus of Rage
Omnath, Locus of Rage
Oracle of Mul Daya
Oracle of Mul Daya
Pinnacle Monk
Pinnacle Monk
PuPu UFO
PuPu UFO
Sabotender
Sabotender
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tinder Wall
Tinder Wall
Town Greeter
Town Greeter
Traveling Chocobo
Traveling Chocobo
Witch Enchanter
Witch Enchanter
Zell Dincht
Zell Dincht
Instants (16)
Brain Freeze
Brain Freeze
Counterspell
Counterspell
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Eureka Moment
Eureka Moment
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Will
Force of Will
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Planar Genesis
Planar Genesis
Prishe's Wanderings
Prishe's Wanderings
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Veil of Summer
Veil of Summer
Sorceries (15)
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Bridgeworks Battle
Bridgeworks Battle
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Explore
Explore
Farseek
Farseek
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Ondu Inversion
Ondu Inversion
Preordain
Preordain
Reach the Horizon
Reach the Horizon
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Shatterskull Smashing
Shatterskull Smashing
Sundering Eruption
Sundering Eruption
Three Visits
Three Visits
Travel the Overworld
Travel the Overworld
Artifacts (7)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Wishclaw Talisman
Wishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (6)
Exploration
Exploration
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Spelunking
Spelunking
Underworld Breach
Underworld Breach
Whirlwind of Thought
Whirlwind of Thought
Lands (26)
Adventurer's Inn
Adventurer's Inn
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
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Gohn, Town of Ruin
Gohn, Town of Ruin
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
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
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Starting Town
Starting Town
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