The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Expensive 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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Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shifting Woodland
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
92%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
91%inclusion100 decks110 decks
90%synergy
Lotus Field
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
89%synergy
Squandered Resources
89%inclusion98 decks110 decks
89%synergy
Pact of Negation
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
85%synergy
Mystic Remora
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
83%synergy
Exploration
85%inclusion94 decks110 decks
81%synergy
Brain Freeze
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
81%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
81%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
80%inclusion88 decks110 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion97 decks110 decks
78%synergy
Silence
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
73%synergy
Scapeshift
76%inclusion84 decks110 decks
75%synergy
Summoner's Pact
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
74%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion81 decks110 decks
68%synergy
Flusterstorm
74%inclusion81 decks110 decks
69%synergy
Lotus Cobra
74%inclusion81 decks110 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
65%synergy
Birds of Paradise
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
82%synergy
Crop Rotation
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
93%synergy
Mox Diamond
97%inclusion107 decks110 decks
92%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion106 decks110 decks
83%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
83%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
84%synergy
Mana Vault
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
81%synergy
Ad Nauseam
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
55%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Hedron Crab
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Icetill Explorer
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Six
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Noble Hierarch
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Tinder Wall
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Hermit Druid
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Badgermole Cub
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Rain of Filth
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
65%synergy
Intuition
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Veil of Summer
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Chain of Vapor
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Pact
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Chord of Calling
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Final Fortune
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-26%synergy
Manamorphose
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Snap
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Finale of Devastation
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Summer Bloom
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Culling Ritual
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Bring to Light
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Sultai
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Life from the Loam
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Zuran Orb
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
65%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Manabond
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
73%synergy
Echoing Deeps
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
75%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion79 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Tolaria West
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
64%synergy
Emergence Zone
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Mirrorpool
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Mistrise Village
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Field of the Dead
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Nursery
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Peat Bog
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion107 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
88%synergy
Mox Amber
85%inclusion94 decks110 decks
79%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Signet
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-45%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
85%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion100 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
91%inclusion100 decks110 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion98 decks110 decks
77%synergy
Bayou
89%inclusion98 decks110 decks
76%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Starting Town
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
66%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
68%synergy
Savannah
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
65%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Cave
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Taiga
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Horizon of Progress
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Hedge Maze
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Tundra
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Underground Mortuary
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Port of Karfell
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Mount Doom
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-44%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Indatha Triome
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
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