The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - cEDH

Jeremy Rowe
Jun 5, 2026
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mole Man, Moloid Master
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
3.6%inclusion6 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Flashback
2.4%inclusion4 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Harvest
1.2%inclusion2 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Stingcaster Mage
1.0%inclusion1 decks105 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
93%inclusion516 decks552 decks
83%synergy
Shifting Woodland
84%inclusion466 decks552 decks
83%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
82%inclusion452 decks552 decks
81%synergy
Lotus Field
82%inclusion451 decks552 decks
80%synergy
Pact of Negation
85%inclusion469 decks552 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion485 decks552 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
79%inclusion434 decks552 decks
76%synergy
Silence
82%inclusion450 decks552 decks
76%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
85%inclusion471 decks552 decks
74%synergy
Flusterstorm
78%inclusion430 decks552 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion425 decks552 decks
69%synergy
Exploration
75%inclusion415 decks552 decks
71%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
74%inclusion409 decks552 decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
73%inclusion403 decks552 decks
72%synergy
Squandered Resources
72%inclusion400 decks552 decks
72%synergy
Ad Nauseam
72%inclusion398 decks552 decks
70%synergy
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion397 decks552 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion392 decks552 decks
65%synergy
Mental Misstep
71%inclusion390 decks552 decks
67%synergy
Summoner's Pact
69%inclusion383 decks552 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion533 decks552 decks
79%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
95%inclusion524 decks552 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion509 decks552 decks
80%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion502 decks552 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion487 decks552 decks
83%synergy
Crop Rotation
88%inclusion486 decks552 decks
83%synergy
Underworld Breach
86%inclusion474 decks552 decks
83%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
82%inclusion454 decks552 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
80%inclusion439 decks552 decks
73%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion414 decks552 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Lotus Cobra
68%inclusion378 decks552 decks
66%synergy
Birds of Paradise
68%inclusion377 decks552 decks
44%synergy
Voice of Victory
58%inclusion318 decks552 decks
55%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
57%inclusion315 decks552 decks
56%synergy
Icetill Explorer
51%inclusion246 decks478 decks
50%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
49%inclusion273 decks552 decks
49%synergy
Hedron Crab
48%inclusion265 decks552 decks
48%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
48%inclusion130 decks273 decks
45%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
43%inclusion237 decks552 decks
40%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
43%inclusion236 decks552 decks
43%synergy
Six
42%inclusion233 decks552 decks
41%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
40%inclusion221 decks552 decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
40%inclusion220 decks552 decks
38%synergy
Noble Hierarch
36%inclusion196 decks552 decks
26%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
31%inclusion169 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
24%inclusion131 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
23%inclusion127 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion124 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Hermit Druid
21%inclusion117 decks552 decks
21%synergy
Tinder Wall
21%inclusion114 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion112 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
20%inclusion108 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion108 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
17%inclusion92 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion91 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion90 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
16%inclusion89 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion79 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion78 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
13%inclusion71 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
13%inclusion70 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion69 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
12%inclusion64 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion58 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
10%inclusion57 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
9.4%inclusion52 decks552 decks
-3%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
9.1%inclusion50 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Narcomoeba
8.7%inclusion48 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.5%inclusion47 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
8.3%inclusion46 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.9%inclusion38 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Balustrade Spy
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Informer
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.2%inclusion34 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
5.6%inclusion31 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
5.4%inclusion30 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Drowner of Truth
5.4%inclusion30 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mindbreak Trap
64%inclusion353 decks552 decks
60%synergy
Rain of Filth
63%inclusion349 decks552 decks
63%synergy
Veil of Summer
62%inclusion344 decks552 decks
60%synergy
Intuition
56%inclusion309 decks552 decks
54%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
54%inclusion298 decks552 decks
53%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
49%inclusion268 decks552 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion244 decks552 decks
34%synergy
Chain of Vapor
43%inclusion235 decks552 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion223 decks552 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion211 decks552 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion202 decks552 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion189 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion183 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Consultation
32%inclusion177 decks552 decks
29%synergy
Culling the Weak
28%inclusion155 decks552 decks
27%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion140 decks552 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion135 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Chord of Calling
20%inclusion110 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion101 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion100 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion98 decks552 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion76 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion74 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Manamorphose
13%inclusion73 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion70 decks552 decks
-25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.4%inclusion52 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion50 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.5%inclusion47 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Snap
8.2%inclusion45 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7.2%inclusion40 decks552 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion38 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.7%inclusion37 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Memory's Journey
6.5%inclusion36 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.6%inclusion31 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Realms Uncharted
5.4%inclusion30 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.1%inclusion28 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Scapeshift
69%inclusion383 decks552 decks
68%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion302 decks552 decks
52%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
54%inclusion299 decks552 decks
53%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion295 decks552 decks
50%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
53%inclusion292 decks552 decks
51%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
44%inclusion241 decks552 decks
43%synergy
Finale of Devastation
42%inclusion233 decks552 decks
40%synergy
Summer Bloom
42%inclusion230 decks552 decks
41%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
28%inclusion155 decks552 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion145 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Culling Ritual
26%inclusion141 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion126 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion84 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Bring to Light
10%inclusion56 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion54 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion53 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion53 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.2%inclusion51 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.5%inclusion47 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion46 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Natural Order
7.4%inclusion41 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Life from the Loam
7.4%inclusion41 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Sultai
7.4%inclusion41 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.9%inclusion38 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.2%inclusion34 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion30 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Zuran Orb
62%inclusion344 decks552 decks
62%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
51%inclusion280 decks552 decks
48%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
44%inclusion242 decks552 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion144 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
23%inclusion128 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion65 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Manabond
32%inclusion177 decks552 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion133 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
19%inclusion107 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion77 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion55 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
-9%synergy
Root Maze
5.1%inclusion28 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.3%inclusion29 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion415 decks552 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
68%inclusion376 decks552 decks
67%synergy
Echoing Deeps
66%inclusion365 decks552 decks
65%synergy
Emergence Zone
60%inclusion332 decks552 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion328 decks552 decks
50%synergy
Tolaria West
57%inclusion314 decks552 decks
56%synergy
Mirrorpool
54%inclusion300 decks552 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
53%inclusion294 decks552 decks
53%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
47%inclusion257 decks552 decks
42%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
34%inclusion189 decks552 decks
34%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
34%inclusion188 decks552 decks
34%synergy
Mistrise Village
34%inclusion185 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion118 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion102 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion99 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion86 decks552 decks
13%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
14%inclusion79 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion75 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion73 decks552 decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion63 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
11%inclusion58 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Nursery
8.7%inclusion48 decks552 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
8.5%inclusion47 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.4%inclusion41 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.2%inclusion40 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion536 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
95%inclusion523 decks552 decks
88%synergy
Mox Amber
84%inclusion465 decks552 decks
78%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion243 decks552 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Signet
35%inclusion191 decks552 decks
-41%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion112 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion74 decks552 decks
-18%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion54 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.1%inclusion39 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
87%inclusion478 decks552 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion473 decks552 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
84%inclusion466 decks552 decks
59%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion458 decks552 decks
70%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
80%inclusion444 decks552 decks
74%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion436 decks552 decks
56%synergy
Bayou
75%inclusion416 decks552 decks
63%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion402 decks552 decks
54%synergy
Starting Town
69%inclusion381 decks552 decks
60%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
67%inclusion368 decks552 decks
64%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion366 decks552 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion362 decks552 decks
45%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion355 decks552 decks
52%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
64%inclusion354 decks552 decks
61%synergy
Underground Sea
63%inclusion348 decks552 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Cave
59%inclusion327 decks552 decks
56%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion325 decks552 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion324 decks552 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion315 decks552 decks
35%synergy
Hedge Maze
53%inclusion292 decks552 decks
50%synergy
Horizon of Progress
52%inclusion288 decks552 decks
51%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
50%inclusion277 decks552 decks
48%synergy
Underground Mortuary
49%inclusion268 decks552 decks
47%synergy
Port of Karfell
48%inclusion266 decks552 decks
48%synergy
Taiga
48%inclusion265 decks552 decks
36%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion250 decks552 decks
44%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
43%inclusion238 decks552 decks
43%synergy
Tundra
36%inclusion196 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion182 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
32%inclusion175 decks552 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion167 decks552 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion163 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion148 decks552 decks
15%synergy
Commercial District
21%inclusion114 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion109 decks552 decks
18%synergy
Breeding Pool
18%inclusion98 decks552 decks
-13%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion97 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion94 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion91 decks552 decks
-47%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
15%inclusion83 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion76 decks552 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
14%inclusion76 decks552 decks
-15%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion72 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion65 decks552 decks
-5%synergy
Indatha Triome
10%inclusion54 decks552 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
10%inclusion54 decks552 decks
-14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.3%inclusion46 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8.2%inclusion45 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
-22%synergy