The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Core Lands Matter

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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Through the Forest Gate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Confusticate and Bebother
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thranduil, Sindarin Liege
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Elven Raft-Steerer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Zagorka, Mother of Sanctum
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
73%inclusion143 decks196 decks
70%synergy
Reach the Horizon
69%inclusion135 decks196 decks
66%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
66%inclusion130 decks196 decks
64%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
63%inclusion123 decks196 decks
59%synergy
Travel the Overworld
61%inclusion119 decks196 decks
59%synergy
PuPu UFO
61%inclusion119 decks196 decks
59%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
61%inclusion119 decks196 decks
59%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
59%inclusion116 decks196 decks
57%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
58%inclusion114 decks196 decks
56%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
58%inclusion114 decks196 decks
56%synergy
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Gladiolus Amicitia
47%inclusion92 decks196 decks
45%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
44%inclusion86 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Zell Dincht
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Sabotender
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Growth Spiral
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion77 decks196 decks
1%synergy
World Map
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
32%synergy
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Ignis Scientia
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Scute Swarm
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Town Greeter
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Tireless Tracker
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
27%synergy
The Necrobloom
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Titan
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Cobra
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Risen Reef
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Emeria Angel
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Icetill Explorer
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
13%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Sage of the Maze
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
8%synergy
District Guide
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Planar Genesis
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Eureka Moment
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Teachings
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Void Rend
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
36%inclusion71 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Circuitous Route
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Commune with Beavers
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Reshape the Earth
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
-18%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Choco-Comet
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Chocobo Kick
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Urban Evolution
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Hour of Promise
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Open the Gates
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Lessons from Life
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Summer Bloom
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Gysahl Greens
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Explore the Underdark
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Broken Bond
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Scapeshift
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
Genesis Wave
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Life from the Loam
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Esper Origins
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Titania's Command
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Gates Ablaze
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Animist's Awakening
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Disorienting Choice
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Ultima
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Zuran Orb
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Navigation Orb
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Sundial
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Samurai's Katana
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Druid Class
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Spelunking
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Guild Summit
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Dragonback Assault
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
10%synergy
A Realm Reborn
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Exploration
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Omenpath Journey
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Perimeter
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Lord Windgrace
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Ishgard, the Holy See
58%inclusion114 decks196 decks
55%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
57%inclusion112 decks196 decks
55%synergy
The Gold Saucer
54%inclusion105 decks196 decks
51%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
53%inclusion104 decks196 decks
51%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
52%inclusion102 decks196 decks
50%synergy
Maze's End
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Baldur's Gate
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Gate
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Vesuva
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Thran Portal
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Deeps
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Ba Sing Se
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion111 decks196 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion105 decks196 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
-19%synergy
Blitzball
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
81%inclusion158 decks196 decks
77%synergy
Treno, Dark City
80%inclusion156 decks196 decks
76%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion155 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
79%inclusion154 decks196 decks
75%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
78%inclusion153 decks196 decks
75%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion152 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
78%inclusion152 decks196 decks
74%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
76%inclusion149 decks196 decks
73%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
75%inclusion147 decks196 decks
72%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
73%inclusion144 decks196 decks
70%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
73%inclusion144 decks196 decks
71%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
73%inclusion143 decks196 decks
70%synergy
Island
72%inclusion141 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Crossroads Village
71%inclusion139 decks196 decks
67%synergy
Capital City
66%inclusion129 decks196 decks
63%synergy
Plains
56%inclusion110 decks196 decks
-22%synergy
Starting Town
56%inclusion109 decks196 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
-23%synergy
Swamp
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
-25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion77 decks196 decks
-25%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Gruul Turf
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Gond Gate
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Manor Gate
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
-24%synergy
Sea Gate
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Boros Guildgate
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Planar Nexus
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Citadel Gate
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Heap Gate
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Cliffgate
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
12%synergy
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