Minwu, White Mage (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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Jeremy Rowe
Dec 5, 2025
The Top Ten Typal Commanders of 2025
Our resident typal Commander expert dives into the last year of Magic sets to find the best new typal commanders of 2025.
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Chronicle of Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Adept Watershaper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gathering Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Lamenter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voice of the Blessed
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Soul Warden
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Auriok Champion
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Suture Priest
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Soul's Attendant
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Selfless Spirit
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Guide of Souls
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Authority of the Consuls
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Mother of Runes
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
The Wind Crystal
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Impassioned Orator
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Essence Channeler
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Giver of Runes
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Angel of Destiny
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Battletide Alchemist
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Archangel of Thune
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Devoted
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Kor Celebrant
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
The Gaffer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Dawnbringer Cleric
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Fiend Hunter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Devoted Caretaker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Alms Collector
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Destined White Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Frontline Medic
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ollenbock Escort
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Innocence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Elder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Star Charter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Magic
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Invoke the Divine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Riot Control
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Revitalize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Holy Day
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Elements
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Mass Calcify
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Dismantling Wave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Storm of Souls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Feather
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Herald's Horn
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
White Mage's Staff
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur II
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Prism Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Mind's Eye
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Vial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Test of Endurance
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Land Tax
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cleric Class
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Dawn of Hope
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Righteous Cause
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Hope
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Resourceful Defense
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Crackdown
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Light of Promise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Convergence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Delaying Shield
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Radiant Fountain
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
17%synergy
War Room
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Karoo
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Blighted Steppe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Plume
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy