The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Exhibition Lands Matter

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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MTGStocks
Embrace the Paradox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tam, Observant Sequencer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Reach the Horizon
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
PuPu UFO
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Travel the Overworld
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Zell Dincht
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Town Greeter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
World Map
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sabotender
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Commune with Beavers
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Ignis Scientia
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Titan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bartz and Boko
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Risen Reef
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Scute Swarm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Necrobloom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Tracker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Genemorph Imago
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pizza Face, Gastromancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flubs, the Fool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sin, Spira's Punishment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Umara Wizard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Planar Genesis
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Airship Crash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Treats
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eureka Moment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Syncopate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beyeen Veil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Moogles' Valor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Teachings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Fissure
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Lessons from Life
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Chocobo Kick
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Explore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hour of Promise
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Choco-Comet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gysahl Greens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Broken Bond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Summer Bloom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Relm's Sketching
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cowabunga!
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Suppression Ray
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Zof Consumption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ultima
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clash of the Eikons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Seismic Sense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bumi Bash
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rockalanche
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cracked Earth Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Earthbending Lesson
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ninja's Blades
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bard's Bow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thief's Knife
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Warrior's Sword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Monk's Fist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Foot Chopper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Everything Pizza
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Seer's Sundial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Greed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sunbird Standard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instant Ramen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Ride the Shoopuf
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Champions from Beyond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Druid Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Primeval Bounty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
A Realm Reborn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Crystalline Armor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
The Gold Saucer
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Maze's End
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chocobo Camp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Baldur's Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Factory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gavony Township
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Crawling Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-45%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Weather Maker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
88%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
88%synergy
Treno, Dark City
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
88%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Island
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Crossroads Village
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Capital City
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Mountain
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Command Tower
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
The World Tree
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simic Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Citadel Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cliffgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Heap Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gond Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-31%synergy