The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget 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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Follow the Lumarets
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elvish Spirit Guide
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Hermit Druid
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Pact of Negation
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Silence
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Narcomoeba
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Dread Return
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Undercity Informer
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Mental Misstep
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Flusterstorm
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Balustrade Spy
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Memory's Journey
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Worldly Tutor
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of Freyalise
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Boggart Trawler
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Noble Hierarch
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Drowner of Truth
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Poxwalkers
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Cobra
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Tinder Wall
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Six
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Wild Cantor
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Icetill Explorer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Umara Wizard
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Combat Courier
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Dregscape Zombie
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Waterlogged Teachings
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Veil of Summer
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Rain of Filth
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Pact
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Crop Rotation
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Summoner's Pact
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Brain Freeze
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Jwari Disruption
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Manamorphose
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Ad Nauseam
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Hagra Mauling
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Abrupt Decay
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Beyeen Veil
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Turn the Earth
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Autumn's Veil
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Elemental Teachings
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Stump Stomp
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Sundering Eruption
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Neoform
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Therapy
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Scapeshift
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Suppression Ray
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Emeria's Call
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Pelakka Predation
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Destroy the Evidence
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Summer Bloom
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Zof Consumption
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Explore
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Life from the Loam
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Plunge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Recross the Paths
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wargate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-37%synergy
Hour of Promise
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Zuran Orb
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Birthing Pod
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Strength of the Harvest
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Glasswing Grace
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Bridge from Below
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Squandered Resources
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Burgeoning
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Manabond
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Mirrorpool
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Field
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Echoing Deeps
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Field of the Dead
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blast Zone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Pentad Prism
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Waterlogged Teachings
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Boggart Trawler
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Drowner of Truth
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Stump Stomp
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Command Tower
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-47%synergy
Sundering Eruption
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Glasswing Grace
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Suppression Ray
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Pelakka Predation
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Forest
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-58%synergy
Hagra Mauling
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy