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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The Queen of Dale
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shifting Woodland
94%inclusion120 decks128 decks
92%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
91%inclusion117 decks128 decks
90%synergy
Lotus Field
91%inclusion116 decks128 decks
89%synergy
Squandered Resources
88%inclusion112 decks128 decks
87%synergy
Pact of Negation
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
85%synergy
Mystic Remora
95%inclusion121 decks128 decks
84%synergy
Brain Freeze
87%inclusion111 decks128 decks
84%synergy
Exploration
85%inclusion109 decks128 decks
81%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
91%inclusion116 decks128 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion114 decks128 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Silence
80%inclusion103 decks128 decks
75%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
79%inclusion101 decks128 decks
78%synergy
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion98 decks128 decks
68%synergy
Scapeshift
77%inclusion98 decks128 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
76%inclusion97 decks128 decks
71%synergy
Lotus Cobra
75%inclusion96 decks128 decks
73%synergy
Summoner's Pact
75%inclusion96 decks128 decks
74%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion95 decks128 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion93 decks128 decks
54%synergy
BIRDS OF PARADISE
71%inclusion91 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
98%inclusion126 decks128 decks
81%synergy
Crop Rotation
98%inclusion125 decks128 decks
92%synergy
Mox Diamond
98%inclusion125 decks128 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion122 decks128 decks
83%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
95%inclusion122 decks128 decks
83%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion117 decks128 decks
85%synergy
Underworld Breach
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
86%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
88%inclusion113 decks128 decks
86%synergy
Mana Vault
88%inclusion113 decks128 decks
82%synergy
Ad Nauseam
76%inclusion97 decks128 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
57%synergy
Hedron Crab
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
57%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
56%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
52%inclusion67 decks128 decks
52%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
48%synergy
Icetill Explorer
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Six
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Noble Hierarch
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Tinder Wall
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Jennifer Walters
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Hermit Druid
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Badgermole Cub
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
70%inclusion90 decks128 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion88 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Rain of Filth
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Veil of Summer
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
61%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
61%inclusion78 decks128 decks
57%synergy
Intuition
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
55%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
52%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
38%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Chain of Vapor
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Culling the Weak
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Pact
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Final Fortune
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Chord of Calling
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Manamorphose
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-26%synergy
Entomb
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Snap
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
61%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
62%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
56%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion70 decks128 decks
51%synergy
Summer Bloom
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Finale of Devastation
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Culling Ritual
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Bring to Light
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Natural Order
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Sultai
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Zuran Orb
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
52%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Vexing Bauble
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Manabond
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Burgeoning
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion105 decks128 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
75%inclusion96 decks128 decks
74%synergy
Echoing Deeps
75%inclusion96 decks128 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion93 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Tolaria West
66%inclusion85 decks128 decks
66%synergy
Emergence Zone
62%inclusion79 decks128 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
56%inclusion72 decks128 decks
56%synergy
Mirrorpool
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
50%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
37%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Vesuva
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Barbarian Ring
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Nursery
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Peat Bog
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion126 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
95%inclusion121 decks128 decks
87%synergy
Mox Amber
86%inclusion110 decks128 decks
80%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Signet
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
-45%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-21%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
98%inclusion126 decks128 decks
85%synergy
Misty Rainforest
95%inclusion121 decks128 decks
68%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
94%inclusion120 decks128 decks
69%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion117 decks128 decks
79%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
91%inclusion117 decks128 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion116 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
88%inclusion113 decks128 decks
75%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion112 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Starting Town
77%inclusion99 decks128 decks
69%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion95 decks128 decks
55%synergy
Savannah
73%inclusion94 decks128 decks
61%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
72%inclusion92 decks128 decks
69%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
67%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion88 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Cave
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Horizon of Progress
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
59%synergy
Taiga
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
53%synergy
Hedge Maze
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
53%synergy
Tundra
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
39%synergy
Underground Mortuary
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Port of Karfell
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Island
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
-45%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-19%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Mine
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
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