The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget 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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Mole Man, Moloid Master
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Call Damage Control
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dependable Quinjet
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hawkeye's Bow
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Red Guardian, Super-Soldier
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
PuPu UFO
76%inclusion93 decks122 decks
74%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
76%inclusion93 decks122 decks
74%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
69%inclusion84 decks122 decks
66%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
68%inclusion83 decks122 decks
66%synergy
Reach the Horizon
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
64%synergy
The Gold Saucer
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
63%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
62%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
66%inclusion80 decks122 decks
62%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
61%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
59%synergy
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Travel the Overworld
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
59%synergy
Sabotender
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Ignis Scientia
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
52%synergy
Growth Spiral
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Zell Dincht
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
51%synergy
World Map
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Town Greeter
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Explore
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Omnath, Locus of Rage
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Risen Reef
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
33%synergy
The Necrobloom
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Tireless Tracker
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Emeria Angel
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Titan
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Coiling Oracle
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Scout
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Scaled Herbalist
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Walking Atlas
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Budoka Gardener
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Scute Swarm
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Tam, Observant Sequencer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Patron of the Moon
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Maja, Bretagard Protector
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Eumidian Terrabotanist
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Genemorph Imago
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Planar Genesis
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Eureka Moment
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Airship Crash
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Teachings
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Void Rend
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Joint Exploration
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Fight On!
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Tear Asunder
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Ice Magic
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Battle Menu
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Commune with Beavers
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Urban Evolution
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
-17%synergy
Chocobo Kick
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Relm's Sketching
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Circuitous Route
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Lessons from Life
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-17%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Summer Bloom
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Choco-Comet
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Gysahl Greens
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Hour of Promise
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Broken Bond
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Open the Gates
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Abundant Harvest
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Combat Tutorial
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ringsight
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Explore the Underdark
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Disorienting Choice
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Titania's Command
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Bring to Light
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Together as One
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Esper Origins
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Clash of the Eikons
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Spectacle
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Bard's Bow
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Seer's Sundial
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Thief's Knife
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Infinite Guideline Station
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ninja's Blades
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Monk's Fist
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Scope
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Navigation Orb
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Zendikar's Roil
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Retreat
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Druid Class
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
A Realm Reborn
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Champions from Beyond
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Dragonback Assault
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Guild Summit
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Omenpath Journey
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Trade Routes
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Exploration
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Maze's End
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Gate
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
-31%synergy
Sol Ring
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
-39%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
-22%synergy
Blitzball
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
89%inclusion109 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
87%inclusion106 decks122 decks
84%synergy
Treno, Dark City
85%inclusion104 decks122 decks
82%synergy
Island
84%inclusion103 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
84%inclusion103 decks122 decks
81%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
84%inclusion103 decks122 decks
81%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
84%inclusion103 decks122 decks
81%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
84%inclusion102 decks122 decks
80%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
84%inclusion102 decks122 decks
80%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
76%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
77%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
78%inclusion95 decks122 decks
75%synergy
Crossroads Village
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
72%synergy
Capital City
71%inclusion87 decks122 decks
68%synergy
Mountain
66%inclusion80 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
66%inclusion80 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Command Tower
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
-24%synergy
Swamp
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Gruul Turf
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
-28%synergy
Starting Town
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Simic Guildgate
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-30%synergy
Manor Gate
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Cliffgate
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Gond Gate
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
8%synergy
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