The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Expensive cEDH Combo

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Lotus Field
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Shifting Woodland
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Brain Freeze
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Voice of Victory
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Exploration
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Veil of Summer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Intuition
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Silence
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Imperial Seal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Underworld Breach
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Crop Rotation
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Hedron Crab
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Noble Hierarch
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Badgermole Cub
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Hermit Druid
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Cobra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Protean Hulk
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Reveillark
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wild Cantor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Greater Gargadon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Narcomoeba
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Body Snatcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Activated Sleeper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Academy Rector
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Viscera Seer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Rain of Filth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Worldly Tutor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Summoner's Pact
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Trickbind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abeyance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Memory's Journey
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dark Triumph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Harmony
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Stifle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
No More Lies
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Scapeshift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Culling Ritual
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Life from the Loam
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Summer Bloom
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Therapy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wargate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Natural Order
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Eureka
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Show and Tell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bring to Light
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dryad's Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Sultai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Zuran Orb
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exploration Broodship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Shredder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Squandered Resources
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Manabond
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Burgeoning
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Gaea's Cradle
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Emergence Zone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Echoing Deeps
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Field of the Dead
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorpool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Peat Bog
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-42%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Bayou
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Mana Confluence
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Starting Town
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Undercity Sewers
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Savannah
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Underground Mortuary
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Hedge Maze
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Badlands
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Horizon of Progress
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Spring
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lush Oasis
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Temple Garden
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stomping Ground
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy