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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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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wolverine, Claws Out
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leonardo, the Balance
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
98%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
96%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Bloom Tender
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
85%synergy
Teferi's Protection
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
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Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Roaming Throne
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Tech-Wrecker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Marcus, Mutant Mayor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Super Shredder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Armaggon, Future Shark
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mondo Gecko
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mikey & Mona, Mutant Sitters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Leonardo, Leader in Blue
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Michelangelo, Game Master
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mutational Advantage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Eladamri's Call
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
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20%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Krosan Grip
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crypsis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Make Your Move
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Order // Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Splinter's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Study the Classics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Distortion Strike
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Doppelgang
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Akroma's Memorial
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
The Ozolith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
The Great Henge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Bident of Thassa
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
The Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Horn of Greed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Level Up
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Branching Evolution
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Hardened Scales
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
War Cadence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cover of Darkness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Legends
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Herd Heirloom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
89%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
89%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
64%synergy
City of Brass
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Stomping Ground
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Breeding Pool
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Temple Garden
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Turtle Lair
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hidden Hideout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The World Tree
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
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