The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Guildgates

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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Bilbo's Gambit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Through the Forest Gate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mole Man, Moloid Master
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ka-Zar of the Savage Land
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Maze's End
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
91%synergy
Baldur's Gate
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
83%synergy
Circuitous Route
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Basilisk Gate
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Open the Gates
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Expedition Map
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Guild Summit
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
54%synergy
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Nine-Fingers Keene
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Growth Spiral
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Explore
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Reshape the Earth
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Navigation Orb
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Explore the Underdark
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Field of the Dead
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Coalition Victory
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Sage of the Maze
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
37%synergy
PuPu UFO
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Scute Swarm
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
34%synergy
District Guide
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Cobra
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
30%synergy
The Necrobloom
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Icetill Explorer
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Gate Colossus
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Gatebreaker Ram
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Ignis Scientia
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Tireless Tracker
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Zell Dincht
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Sabotender
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Town Greeter
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Risen Reef
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Gateway Sneak
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Greenside Watcher
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Augur of Autumn
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Planar Genesis
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Eureka Moment
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Realms Uncharted
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Teachings
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Joint Exploration
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-0%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reach the Horizon
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Hour of Promise
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Scapeshift
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Open the Way
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Gates Ablaze
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Urban Evolution
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Travel the Overworld
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Titania's Command
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Broken Bond
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Summer Bloom
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Lessons from Life
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Life from the Loam
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Pir's Whim
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Disorienting Choice
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Bring to Light
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-35%synergy
Animist's Awakening
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Reap and Sow
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-0%synergy
Doppelgang
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mind into Matter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Cartographer's Survey
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Genesis Wave
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Together as One
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
World Map
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
22%synergy
The Regalia
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Glaive of the Guildpact
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Door to Nothingness
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Spelunking
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Druid Class
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Felidar Retreat
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Burgeoning
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Perimeter
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Abundance
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Hold the Gates
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Exploration
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Dragonback Assault
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Omenpath Journey
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Copy Land
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Thran Portal
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
40%synergy
The Black Gate
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Thespian's Stage
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
21%synergy
The Gold Saucer
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Dark Depths
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Echoing Deeps
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
-32%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Simic Guildgate
95%inclusion114 decks120 decks
90%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
91%inclusion109 decks120 decks
86%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
83%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
82%synergy
Gond Gate
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Manor Gate
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
78%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Sea Gate
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Boros Guildgate
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
74%synergy
Citadel Gate
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
71%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Cliffgate
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Heap Gate
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Forest
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
-18%synergy
Gateway Plaza
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Island
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
-24%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Plaza of Harmony
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Starting Town
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Treno, Dark City
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Planar Nexus
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Plains
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
-43%synergy
Crossroads Village
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Swamp
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
-42%synergy
Mountain
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
-46%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Capital City
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-43%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Gruul Turf
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
14%synergy
The World Tree
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Breeding Pool
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
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