The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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Resonating Lute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
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6%synergy
Flashback
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mathemagics
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Exploration
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
40%synergy
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Reach the Horizon
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Scute Swarm
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Icetill Explorer
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
PuPu UFO
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Zell Dincht
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Six
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15%synergy
Sabotender
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
The Necrobloom
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Town Greeter
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Risen Reef
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Tireless Tracker
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Ignis Scientia
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Toph, Earthbending Master
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Badgermole Cub
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Prishe's Wanderings
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Planar Genesis
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Eureka Moment
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Realms Uncharted
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Constant Mists
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Teachings
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Scapeshift
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Travel the Overworld
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Explore
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Reshape the Earth
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Life from the Loam
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Open the Way
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Circuitous Route
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Sultai
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Open the Gates
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Hour of Promise
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Damn
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-27%synergy
Lessons from Life
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Summer Bloom
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Titania's Command
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Broken Bond
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Zuran Orb
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Exploration Broodship
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
The Regalia
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
World Map
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Burgeoning
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Dragonback Assault
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Druid Class
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Squandered Resources
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Guild Summit
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Abundance
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
32%synergy
The Gold Saucer
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Shifting Woodland
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Maze's End
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Baldur's Gate
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Vesuva
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Gate
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Deeps
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Thran Portal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-19%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Starting Town
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
60%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
60%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
60%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Treno, Dark City
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Crossroads Village
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Capital City
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Forest
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-36%synergy
Zagoth Triome
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Ketria Triome
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Island
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
-39%synergy
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
1%synergy
The World Tree
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-52%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Mountain
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-53%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-52%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Savai Triome
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
6%synergy