Heroes in a Half Shell (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Wolverine, Claws Out
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
X-23, Deadly Weapon
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Storm, Windrider
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Beast, Erudite Aerialist
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Wolverine, Fierce Fighter
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Raphael, the Muscle
85%inclusion188 decks221 decks
82%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
81%inclusion179 decks221 decks
79%synergy
Leonardo, the Balance
80%inclusion177 decks221 decks
79%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
71%inclusion156 decks221 decks
67%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
63%inclusion129 decks204 decks
60%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
61%inclusion125 decks204 decks
58%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
60%inclusion122 decks204 decks
58%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
61%inclusion122 decks199 decks
57%synergy
High Score
61%inclusion122 decks199 decks
56%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
58%inclusion119 decks204 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
65%inclusion144 decks221 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
62%inclusion138 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Continue?
60%inclusion120 decks199 decks
55%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
58%inclusion128 decks221 decks
55%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
57%inclusion114 decks199 decks
53%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
55%inclusion110 decks199 decks
51%synergy
Wave Goodbye
55%inclusion122 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Level Up
55%inclusion109 decks199 decks
50%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
53%inclusion108 decks204 decks
51%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
52%inclusion107 decks204 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
51%inclusion101 decks199 decks
46%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
50%inclusion103 decks204 decks
48%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
44%inclusion89 decks204 decks
42%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
43%inclusion87 decks204 decks
41%synergy
Vigor
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
41%inclusion81 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
40%inclusion80 decks198 decks
38%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
39%inclusion78 decks199 decks
36%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
37%inclusion73 decks199 decks
34%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
36%inclusion72 decks199 decks
32%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
36%inclusion79 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
31%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
32%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
33%inclusion67 decks204 decks
30%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
30%inclusion67 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Dimension X Pizzasaur
30%inclusion60 decks199 decks
28%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Super Shredder
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
24%inclusion48 decks204 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
19%inclusion38 decks204 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Prosperous Thief
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
17%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Genghis Frog
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Tech-Wrecker
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Hydra
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Marcus, Mutant Mayor
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
14%inclusion28 decks204 decks
13%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
14%inclusion28 decks204 decks
13%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion100 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion85 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Special Move
38%inclusion75 decks199 decks
35%synergy
Shellshock
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
31%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
28%synergy
Turtles Forever
30%inclusion67 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Swift Demise
30%inclusion60 decks199 decks
27%synergy
Saved by the Shell
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Raphael's Technique
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Ooze Spill
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
-0%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-0%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Lessons from Life
47%inclusion93 decks199 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion91 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Super Combo
39%inclusion78 decks199 decks
36%synergy
Game Over
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Splinter's Technique
25%inclusion51 decks204 decks
24%synergy
Cowabunga!
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion49 decks221 decks
-0%synergy
Fast Forward
20%inclusion40 decks199 decks
18%synergy
New Generation's Technique
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Michelangelo's Technique
14%inclusion28 decks204 decks
13%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Damning Verdict
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Shredder's Technique
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Turtles in Time
10%inclusion20 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Donatello's Technique
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Waves of Aggression
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Mutant Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Study the Classics
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ooze
46%inclusion93 decks204 decks
43%synergy
Coin of Mastery
45%inclusion89 decks199 decks
41%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
40%synergy
Turtle Van
28%inclusion58 decks204 decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Everything Pizza
26%inclusion52 decks199 decks
24%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Foot Chopper
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Quintessential Katana
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ninja Pizza
44%inclusion87 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Hardened Scales
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Doubling Season
39%inclusion86 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
38%inclusion83 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
34%inclusion67 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Sphere Grid
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Leader's Talent
24%inclusion48 decks204 decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
22%inclusion49 decks221 decks
21%synergy
All Will Be One
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Turtle Power!
21%inclusion42 decks204 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Ninja Teen
9.3%inclusion19 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Party Dude
8.3%inclusion17 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
7%synergy
The Last Ronin
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Retro-Mutation
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion48 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion211 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion210 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
72%inclusion159 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Exploding Barrel
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Weather Maker
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion216 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion206 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion205 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Island
92%inclusion204 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion199 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion197 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion187 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Turtle Lair
78%inclusion156 decks199 decks
73%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion165 decks221 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
68%inclusion151 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Hidden Hideout
68%inclusion135 decks199 decks
61%synergy
Fabled Passage
61%inclusion135 decks221 decks
51%synergy
Spire Garden
60%inclusion133 decks221 decks
52%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion131 decks221 decks
52%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion120 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion110 decks221 decks
44%synergy
Cinder Glade
48%inclusion107 decks221 decks
37%synergy
Sodden Verdure
48%inclusion100 decks208 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion105 decks221 decks
43%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion100 decks221 decks
37%synergy
Vernal Fen
44%inclusion98 decks221 decks
41%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Grand Coliseum
38%inclusion84 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
37%inclusion74 decks199 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
36%inclusion80 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Temple Garden
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion77 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
33%inclusion69 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Escape Tunnel
33%inclusion73 decks221 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Grove
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion49 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
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