Heroes in a Half Shell (Commander) - Core Turtles

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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Leonardo, the Balance
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
99%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
97%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
96%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
93%synergy
High Score
89%inclusion17 decks19 decks
83%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
82%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
79%inclusion15 decks19 decks
73%synergy
Ninja Pizza
79%inclusion15 decks19 decks
73%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
71%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
71%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
40%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
70%synergy
Level Up
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
68%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
69%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
69%synergy
Continue?
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
68%synergy
Doubling Season
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
64%synergy
Wave Goodbye
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
68%synergy
Together Forever
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
66%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
63%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
62%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
56%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
54%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
55%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
53%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
53%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
55%synergy
Vigor
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
45%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
38%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
38%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Dimension X Pizzasaur
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Super Shredder
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Don & Raph, Hard Science
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Krang & Shredder
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Genghis Frog
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Roadkill Rodney
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Leonardo, Leader in Blue
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Mona Lisa, Ever Adaptable
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Venus, Torn Between Worlds
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Tech-Wrecker
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Voracious Hydra
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Technodrome
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
41%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
65%synergy
Turtles Forever
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
59%synergy
Swift Demise
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
54%synergy
Special Move
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Shellshock
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Raphael's Technique
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Saved by the Shell
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Mutational Advantage
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-18%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Ooze Spill
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Treats
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Hamato Ninpō
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Jennika's Technique
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Tenderize
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Donatello's Science Lesson
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Leo's Guidance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Second Harvest
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Make Your Move
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Super Combo
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
54%synergy
Game Over
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Splinter's Technique
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Lessons from Life
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Fast Forward
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
39%synergy
Michelangelo's Technique
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
New Generation's Technique
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Donatello's Technique
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-22%synergy
Turtles in Time
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Cowabunga!
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Waves of Aggression
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Regrowth
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Shredder's Technique
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-16%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Broadcast Takeover
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mutant Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Turtle Tracks
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Ticked Off
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Study the Classics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Steel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coin of Mastery
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
63%synergy
The Ooze
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
60%synergy
Turtle Van
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Everything Pizza
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Foot Chopper
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mole Module
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Manhole Cover
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Wooden Cane
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Skateboard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
43%synergy
Hardened Scales
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Leader's Talent
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
All Will Be One
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Sphere Grid
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Turtle Power!
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Party Dude
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Ninja Teen
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Cool but Rude
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Does Machines
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Last Ronin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Raph's Bravado
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Containment Protocol
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planar Disruption
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Northampton Farm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
45%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Exploding Barrel
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Weather Maker
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Island
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
46%synergy
Hidden Hideout
89%inclusion17 decks19 decks
81%synergy
Turtle Lair
89%inclusion17 decks19 decks
83%synergy
Sodden Verdure
79%inclusion15 decks19 decks
69%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Spire Garden
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
68%synergy
Rootbound Crag
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
70%synergy
Cinder Glade
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
64%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
70%synergy
Fabled Passage
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
61%synergy
Grand Coliseum
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
66%synergy
Sunken Hollow
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
61%synergy
Vernal Fen
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
66%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
62%synergy
Escape Tunnel
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
63%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
50%synergy
Ash Barrens
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Thriving Grove
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
36%synergy
Thriving Isle
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Thriving Moor
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Godless Shrine
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
The World Tree
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Vista
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Dimension X
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Illegitimate Business
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mutant Town
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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