The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget Landfall

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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Tam, Observant Sequencer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Newt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
PuPu UFO
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Reach the Horizon
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Sabotender
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
The Gold Saucer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Ignis Scientia
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Travel the Overworld
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Zell Dincht
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
World Map
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Felidar Retreat
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Town Greeter
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Risen Reef
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Sazh's Chocobo
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
The Necrobloom
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Tireless Tracker
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Emeria Angel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Titan
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Coiling Oracle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Scout
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Scaled Herbalist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Eumidian Terrabotanist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Maja, Bretagard Protector
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Insidious Fungus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Undergrowth Champion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Budoka Gardener
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Moon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Elfsworn Giant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Studious First-Year
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transcendent Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Genemorph Imago
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Seedship Agrarian
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gate Colossus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Sunmare
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Eureka Moment
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Planar Genesis
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Overkill
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Airship Crash
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Moogles' Valor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fight On!
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Joint Exploration
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Emergency Eject
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Syncopate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ice Magic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Galuf's Final Act
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Tilling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Commune with Beavers
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Chocobo Kick
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Relm's Sketching
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Urban Evolution
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Gysahl Greens
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Choco-Comet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Circuitous Route
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Summer Bloom
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Open the Gates
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Together as One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Explore the Underdark
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hour of Promise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Broken Bond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ultima
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Combat Tutorial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abundant Harvest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Unknown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Commune with Spirits
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Disorienting Choice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Titania's Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Wave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Seer's Sundial
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Bard's Bow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Navigation Orb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ride the Shoopuf
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Druid Class
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Champions from Beyond
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dragonback Assault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Trade Routes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
A Realm Reborn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Guild Summit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Omenpath Journey
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Valakut
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Exploration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Primeval Bounty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Baldur's Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Maze's End
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-48%synergy
Blitzball
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Weather Maker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Treno, Dark City
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Island
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Crossroads Village
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Capital City
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Swamp
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Gruul Turf
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Simic Guildgate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Gond Gate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Oasis
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Manor Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Gate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-34%synergy