Heroes in a Half Shell (Commander) - Historic

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
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Michelangelo, the Heart
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
91%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
90%synergy
Leonardo, the Balance
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
89%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
81%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Wave Goodbye
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
High Score
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Together Forever
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Continue?
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Level Up
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Coin of Mastery
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Cultivate
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Lessons from Life
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Coalition Victory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Vigor
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Dimension X Pizzasaur
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Voracious Hydra
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Super Shredder
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Roadkill Rodney
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Venus, Torn Between Worlds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Don & Raph, Hard Science
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Acidic Slime
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Turncoat Kunoichi
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mona Lisa, Ever Adaptable
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Krang & Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Double Jump // Flying Kick
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Swift Demise
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Shellshock
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Turtles Forever
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Special Move
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Saved by the Shell
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Make Your Move
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Raphael's Technique
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ooze Spill
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Jennika's Technique
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Call
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-28%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hamato Guardian Stance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Leo's Guidance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Treats
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Sewers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pain 101
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Death in the Family
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Super Combo
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Splinter's Technique
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Game Over
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Fast Forward
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Michelangelo's Technique
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Cowabunga!
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
New Generation's Technique
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Shredder's Technique
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Go Ninja Go
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Waves of Aggression
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Damning Verdict
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mutant Chain Reaction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Donatello's Technique
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Turtles in Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Regrowth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Arcade Cabinet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
The Ooze
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Everything Pizza
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Turtle Van
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Foot Chopper
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mole Module
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Quintessential Katana
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bespoke Bō
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wooden Cane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Anchovy & Banana Pizza
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ninja Pizza
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Doubling Season
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Leader's Talent
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
All Will Be One
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Ninja Teen
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Turtle Power!
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Last Ronin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Retro-Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Party Dude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dimensional Exile
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Loading Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Northampton Farm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Exploding Barrel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Weather Maker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Omni-Cheese Pizza
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Island
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Turtle Lair
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Hidden Hideout
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Fabled Passage
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Spire Garden
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Grand Coliseum
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Vernal Fen
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Sodden Verdure
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Rootbound Crag
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Cinder Glade
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Escape Tunnel
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Thriving Moor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Thriving Grove
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Thriving Isle
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Ash Barrens
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Breeding Pool
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Mutant Town
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stomping Ground
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Dimension X
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Illegitimate Business
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Foot Headquarters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
TCRI Building
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The World Tree
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Nomad Outpost
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
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