Heroes in a Half Shell (Commander) - Optimized

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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Germination Practicum
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Studious First-Year
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leonardo, the Balance
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
High Score
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Prosperous Thief
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Super Shredder
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Changeling Outcast
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Vigor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sakashima's Student
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Tech-Wrecker
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Genghis Frog
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Evolution Witness
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Marcus, Mutant Mayor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Instants
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39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Shellshock
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mutational Advantage
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Turtles Forever
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Special Move
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Call
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ooze Spill
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Swift Demise
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Raphael's Technique
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Saved by the Shell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Lessons from Life
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Super Combo
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Game Over
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Fast Forward
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Damning Verdict
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Splinter's Technique
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
New Generation's Technique
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cowabunga!
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Turtles in Time
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Donatello's Technique
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Michelangelo's Technique
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Coin of Mastery
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
The Ooze
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
The Great Henge
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Everything Pizza
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Turtle Van
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Foot Chopper
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Doubling Season
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Ninja Pizza
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Sphere Grid
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Level Up
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Together Forever
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Discovery
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Leader's Talent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Turtle Power!
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Exploding Barrel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Island
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Turtle Lair
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Hidden Hideout
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sodden Verdure
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Vernal Fen
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The World Tree
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
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