Heroes in a Half Shell (Commander) - Core

Heroes in a Half Shell
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Jeremy Rowe
Jun 5, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Five Problems with Five-Color Typal Commanders
Jro looks at why five-color typal commanders so often feel hollow in Commander games, giving us a breakdown of five recurring design issues.
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Wildgrowth Archaic
3.1%inclusion4 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Ambitious Augmenter
2.9%inclusion4 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Germination Practicum
2.3%inclusion3 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
1.6%inclusion2 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver, Brash Blur
0.9%inclusion2 decks234 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Michelangelo, the Heart
90%inclusion217 decks241 decks
88%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
91%inclusion220 decks241 decks
88%synergy
Leonardo, the Balance
87%inclusion210 decks241 decks
86%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
85%inclusion204 decks241 decks
81%synergy
High Score
81%inclusion183 decks227 decks
75%synergy
Continue?
76%inclusion173 decks227 decks
70%synergy
Wave Goodbye
71%inclusion170 decks241 decks
69%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
68%inclusion165 decks241 decks
66%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
68%inclusion157 decks232 decks
64%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
66%inclusion153 decks232 decks
63%synergy
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Cultivate
75%inclusion180 decks241 decks
40%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
73%inclusion175 decks241 decks
59%synergy
Level Up
67%inclusion153 decks227 decks
62%synergy
Ninja Pizza
65%inclusion148 decks227 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion154 decks241 decks
50%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
63%inclusion144 decks227 decks
58%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
63%inclusion143 decks227 decks
57%synergy
Lessons from Life
62%inclusion141 decks227 decks
56%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
60%inclusion139 decks232 decks
56%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
60%inclusion136 decks227 decks
55%synergy
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Raphael, the Nightwatcher
59%inclusion136 decks232 decks
56%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
58%inclusion131 decks227 decks
53%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
57%inclusion130 decks227 decks
52%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
51%inclusion119 decks232 decks
49%synergy
Vigor
51%inclusion123 decks241 decks
49%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
50%inclusion116 decks232 decks
48%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
48%inclusion108 decks226 decks
45%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
47%inclusion107 decks227 decks
43%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
47%inclusion106 decks227 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
46%inclusion111 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
46%inclusion104 decks227 decks
41%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
46%inclusion106 decks232 decks
44%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
45%inclusion103 decks227 decks
42%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
45%inclusion102 decks227 decks
41%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
43%inclusion98 decks227 decks
39%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
43%inclusion100 decks232 decks
42%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
42%inclusion96 decks227 decks
39%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
42%inclusion101 decks241 decks
41%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
40%inclusion92 decks232 decks
38%synergy
Dimension X Pizzasaur
35%inclusion79 decks227 decks
32%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
33%inclusion76 decks227 decks
31%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
33%inclusion74 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Super Shredder
24%inclusion58 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Roadkill Rodney
22%inclusion49 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Voracious Hydra
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Don & Raph, Hard Science
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
18%inclusion41 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Genghis Frog
17%inclusion39 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Leonardo, Leader in Blue
16%inclusion36 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Tech-Wrecker
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Acidic Slime
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Venus, Torn Between Worlds
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Evolution Witness
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Special Move
53%inclusion120 decks227 decks
49%synergy
Shellshock
52%inclusion118 decks227 decks
48%synergy
Swift Demise
52%inclusion117 decks227 decks
48%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
47%synergy
Turtles Forever
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
34%synergy
Saved by the Shell
27%inclusion60 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Ooze Spill
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Raphael's Technique
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
-23%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
13%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
14%inclusion31 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Treats
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Make Your Move
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Jennika's Technique
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Leo's Guidance
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Pain 101
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Super Combo
60%inclusion136 decks227 decks
56%synergy
Game Over
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
47%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
49%inclusion118 decks241 decks
47%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
43%inclusion98 decks227 decks
40%synergy
Fast Forward
41%inclusion92 decks227 decks
38%synergy
Splinter's Technique
34%inclusion78 decks232 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Harmonize
28%inclusion68 decks241 decks
26%synergy
New Generation's Technique
27%inclusion60 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Cowabunga!
24%inclusion54 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Michelangelo's Technique
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Donatello's Technique
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Shredder's Technique
16%inclusion36 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Turtles in Time
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Mutant Chain Reaction
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Waves of Aggression
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Study the Classics
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Go Ninja Go
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coin of Mastery
59%inclusion133 decks227 decks
54%synergy
The Ooze
56%inclusion129 decks232 decks
52%synergy
Everything Pizza
33%inclusion75 decks227 decks
31%synergy
Turtle Van
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Foot Chopper
24%inclusion55 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Mole Module
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Quintessential Katana
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Skateboard
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
52%inclusion125 decks241 decks
50%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
40%inclusion90 decks227 decks
36%synergy
Doubling Season
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Leader's Talent
30%inclusion70 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Turtle Power!
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
26%inclusion63 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
16%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Party Dude
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Ninja Teen
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Cool but Rude
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
6%synergy
The Last Ronin
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Retro-Mutation
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Does Machines
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Northampton Farm
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion224 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion222 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
82%inclusion197 decks241 decks
31%synergy
Exploding Barrel
45%inclusion103 decks227 decks
43%synergy
Weather Maker
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
-16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion231 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion229 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Island
95%inclusion229 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion228 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion227 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion226 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Turtle Lair
90%inclusion205 decks227 decks
84%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion203 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Hidden Hideout
84%inclusion191 decks227 decks
76%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion191 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Fabled Passage
73%inclusion177 decks241 decks
64%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion175 decks241 decks
52%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
69%inclusion167 decks241 decks
62%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
69%inclusion167 decks241 decks
64%synergy
Spire Garden
69%inclusion166 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Sodden Verdure
69%inclusion160 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Rootbound Crag
66%inclusion158 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion156 decks241 decks
56%synergy
Cinder Glade
64%inclusion154 decks241 decks
53%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion152 decks241 decks
59%synergy
Vernal Fen
63%inclusion151 decks241 decks
59%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion150 decks241 decks
54%synergy
Grand Coliseum
59%inclusion143 decks241 decks
57%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
53%inclusion124 decks233 decks
46%synergy
Escape Tunnel
51%inclusion124 decks241 decks
50%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
50%inclusion121 decks241 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion119 decks241 decks
29%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
48%inclusion110 decks227 decks
44%synergy
Ash Barrens
40%inclusion97 decks241 decks
34%synergy
Thriving Isle
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
33%synergy
Thriving Grove
37%inclusion88 decks241 decks
33%synergy
Thriving Moor
35%inclusion84 decks241 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Temple Garden
20%inclusion47 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Blood Crypt
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-16%synergy
Mutant Town
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Ketria Triome
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Illegitimate Business
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
-16%synergy
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