The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget Core

The Wandering Minstrel
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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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Embrace the Paradox
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
An Unexpected Party
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Newt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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Reach the Horizon
76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
73%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
72%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
71%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
70%synergy
PuPu UFO
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
70%synergy
The Gold Saucer
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
64%synergy
Travel the Overworld
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
63%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Ignis Scientia
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
53%synergy
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Gladiolus Amicitia
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
51%synergy
World Map
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Sabotender
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Town Greeter
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Zell Dincht
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Commune with Beavers
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
37%synergy
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Sazh's Chocobo
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Risen Reef
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Tireless Tracker
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
The Necrobloom
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Titan
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Emeria Angel
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Coiling Oracle
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Serah Farron
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Quina, Qu Gourmet
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Scout
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Quistis Trepe
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Hugs, Grisly Guardian
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Scaled Herbalist
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Prompto Argentum
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Goobbue Gardener
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Scute Swarm
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Rufus Shinra
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
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Overkill
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Planar Genesis
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Magic Damper
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Eureka Moment
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Airship Crash
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Fire Magic
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Fight On!
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Moogles' Valor
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Ice Magic
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-23%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Thunder Magic
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Laughing Mad
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Teachings
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Joint Exploration
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
You're Not Alone
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Void Rend
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Putrefy
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Self-Destruct
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Explore
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Relm's Sketching
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Chocobo Kick
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Combat Tutorial
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Urban Evolution
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Gysahl Greens
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Choco-Comet
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Circuitous Route
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Suplex
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Promise
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Ultima
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Esper Origins
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Rydia's Return
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Summer Bloom
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Explore the Underdark
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Titania's Command
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Open the Gates
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Memories Returning
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Lessons from Life
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Genesis Wave
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Bard's Bow
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Thief's Knife
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
White Mage's Staff
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Warrior's Sword
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Monk's Fist
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Ninja's Blades
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Navigation Orb
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Seer's Sundial
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Magitek Armor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Fragments
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Infinite Guideline Station
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ride the Shoopuf
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
A Realm Reborn
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Champions from Beyond
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Sleep Magic
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Druid Class
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Card Collection
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Spelunking
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Maze's End
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Baldur's Gate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Gate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-30%synergy
Sol Ring
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
-38%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-23%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
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Forest
94%inclusion81 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Island
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Treno, Dark City
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
88%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
86%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
86%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
88%inclusion76 decks86 decks
85%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
84%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
84%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
84%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
84%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
84%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
85%inclusion73 decks86 decks
82%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Crossroads Village
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
76%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Capital City
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
74%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
-28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-33%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Gruul Turf
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-26%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Gond Gate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Manor Gate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
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