The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Expensive 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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Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Together as One
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Performance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Icetill Explorer
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Scapeshift
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Lotus Cobra
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Exploration
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Scute Swarm
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Ancient Greenwarden
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Burgeoning
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Field of the Dead
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Chasm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Omnath, Locus of Rage
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
The Necrobloom
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Six
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Sabotender
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Tireless Tracker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Risen Reef
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Zell Dincht
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
PuPu UFO
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Crab
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Town Greeter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Titan
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Formidable Speaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Aurora Awakener
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Famished Worldsire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Realms Uncharted
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Constant Mists
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Summoner's Pact
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Teachings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Splendid Reclamation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Life from the Loam
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Explore
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Reshape the Earth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Reach the Horizon
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Open the Way
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Travel the Overworld
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Awaken the Woods
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Promise
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Summer Bloom
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Will of the Sultai
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Planar Engineering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mind into Matter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Disorienting Choice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Natural Order
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cartographer's Survey
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Wave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Zuran Orb
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Horn of Greed
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Exploration Broodship
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Shredder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Valakut Exploration
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Squandered Resources
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Spelunking
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Omen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Trade Routes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dragonback Assault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Omenpath Journey
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Druid Class
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Abundance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Guild Summit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Copy Land
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Six
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Vital Force
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lord Windgrace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Shifting Woodland
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Vesuva
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Field
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mirrorpool
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Strip Mine
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
The Gold Saucer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Echoing Deeps
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Maze's End
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dark Depths
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mutavault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-47%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-43%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Ketria Triome
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Forest
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Starting Town
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Zagoth Triome
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Hedge Maze
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Indatha Triome
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Gruul Turf
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Island
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Treno, Dark City
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Taiga
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Tropical Island
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Commercial District
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Swamp
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-47%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Crossroads Village
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
The World Tree
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Plains
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-53%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy