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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An Unexpected Party
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adventurer's Inn
75%inclusion75 decks100 decks
73%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
72%inclusion72 decks100 decks
70%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
71%inclusion71 decks100 decks
68%synergy
Reach the Horizon
69%inclusion69 decks100 decks
66%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
68%inclusion68 decks100 decks
66%synergy
PuPu UFO
67%inclusion67 decks100 decks
65%synergy
Travel the Overworld
65%inclusion65 decks100 decks
63%synergy
The Gold Saucer
65%inclusion65 decks100 decks
63%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
58%synergy
Ignis Scientia
53%inclusion53 decks100 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Gladiolus Amicitia
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
47%synergy
World Map
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
47%synergy
Town Greeter
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Sabotender
45%inclusion45 decks100 decks
44%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
41%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Zell Dincht
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
39%synergy
Commune with Beavers
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Sazh's Chocobo
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Risen Reef
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Tireless Tracker
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Titan
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
16%synergy
The Necrobloom
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Emeria Angel
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Serah Farron
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Quistis Trepe
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Mole Man, Moloid Master
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Quina, Qu Gourmet
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Weapon
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Goobbue Gardener
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Prompto Argentum
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Rejuvenator
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Ice Flan
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Rufus Shinra
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Malboro
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Elfsworn Giant
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Scorpion Sentinel
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Shinestriker
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Seedship Agrarian
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Scout
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Overkill
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Planar Genesis
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Fight On!
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Magic Damper
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-21%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-13%synergy
Airship Crash
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Moogles' Valor
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Ice Magic
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Battle Menu
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Fire Magic
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Proctor's Gaze
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
You're Not Alone
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Teachings
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Slash of Light
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Tear Asunder
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Void Rend
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Self-Destruct
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Explore
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Relm's Sketching
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Chocobo Kick
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Combat Tutorial
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Urban Evolution
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Gysahl Greens
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Choco-Comet
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Circuitous Route
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Suplex
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Promise
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Esper Origins
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Ultima
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Explore the Underdark
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Summer Bloom
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Memories Returning
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Broken Bond
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Open the Gates
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Lessons from Life
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Titania's Command
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Spectacle
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
March from Velis Vel
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Evil Reawakened
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
34%synergy
Bard's Bow
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
White Mage's Staff
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Thief's Knife
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Navigation Orb
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Ninja's Blades
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Monk's Fist
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Infinite Guideline Station
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Seer's Sundial
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Magitek Armor
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ride the Shoopuf
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
23%synergy
A Realm Reborn
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Champions from Beyond
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Druid Class
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Sleep Magic
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Card Collection
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Spelunking
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Guild Summit
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Perimeter
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
53%inclusion53 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
50%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
48%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
41%synergy
Maze's End
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Gate
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Baldur's Gate
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
-29%synergy
Sol Ring
44%inclusion44 decks100 decks
-36%synergy
Blitzball
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
-22%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-22%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion93 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Island
91%inclusion91 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Treno, Dark City
89%inclusion89 decks100 decks
86%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
88%inclusion88 decks100 decks
85%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
88%inclusion88 decks100 decks
85%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
88%inclusion88 decks100 decks
85%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
86%inclusion86 decks100 decks
83%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
86%inclusion86 decks100 decks
83%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
85%inclusion85 decks100 decks
82%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
84%inclusion84 decks100 decks
81%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
84%inclusion84 decks100 decks
81%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
82%inclusion82 decks100 decks
79%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion81 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Crossroads Village
81%inclusion81 decks100 decks
77%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion76 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion75 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Capital City
72%inclusion72 decks100 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion63 decks100 decks
-25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
-27%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Gruul Turf
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Opulent Palace
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Gond Gate
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Manor Gate
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
3%synergy
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