Heroes in a Half Shell (Commander) - Budget Core

Heroes in a Half Shell
Rank #765
24decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecksView Precon
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Donatello, the Brains
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Leonardo, the Balance
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Lessons from Life
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Continue?
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Everything Pizza
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Level Up
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
High Score
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Swift Demise
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Game Over
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Super Combo
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Wave Goodbye
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
45%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Splinter, the Mentor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Leonardo, Leader in Blue
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Dimension X Pizzasaur
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Don & Raph, Hard Science
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Donatello, Turtle Techie
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Michelangelo, Game Master
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Vigor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Acidic Slime
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Venus, Torn Between Worlds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sally Pride, Lioness Leader
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ray Fillet, Man Ray
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jennika, Bad Apple Big Sister
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Roadkill Rodney
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Biogenic Ooze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Saved by the Shell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Special Move
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Shellshock
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Ooze Spill
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Turtles Forever
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Make Your Move
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Raphael's Technique
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Pain 101
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Return to the Sewers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jennika's Technique
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Hamato Guardian Stance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Treats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tenderize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grounded for Life
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Death in the Family
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Vanquish the Horde
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Donatello's Technique
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Fast Forward
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Cowabunga!
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Harmonize
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
New Generation's Technique
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Splinter's Technique
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Michelangelo's Technique
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mutant Chain Reaction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Shredder's Technique
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Study the Classics
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Go Ninja Go
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Turtles in Time
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shredder's Revenge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coin of Mastery
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
The Ooze
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Turtle Van
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Quintessential Katana
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Foot Chopper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Anchovy & Banana Pizza
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Turtle Blimp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Skateboard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bespoke Bō
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Manhole Cover
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mole Module
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Ninja Pizza
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Together Forever
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Turtle Power!
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Leader's Talent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Retro-Mutation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Party Dude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Does Machines
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ninja Teen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cool but Rude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimensional Exile
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Containment Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mayael's Aria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Northampton Farm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Exploding Barrel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Weather Maker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Omni-Cheese Pizza
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Turtle Lair
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Hidden Hideout
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Fabled Passage
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Sodden Verdure
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Cinder Glade
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Rootbound Crag
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Vernal Fen
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Ash Barrens
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Grand Coliseum
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Thriving Isle
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
TCRI Building
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Thriving Moor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Thriving Grove
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Dimension X
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Illegitimate Business
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mutant Town
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Foot Headquarters
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Blossoming Sands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test