The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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Cauldron of Essence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
61%synergy
PuPu UFO
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Reach the Horizon
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
The Gold Saucer
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Explore
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Sabotender
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Scute Swarm
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Zell Dincht
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Coalition Victory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Tireless Provisioner
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Tireless Tracker
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Cobra
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Ignis Scientia
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Scout
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Emeria Angel
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
The Necrobloom
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Patron of the Moon
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Town Greeter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Coiling Oracle
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Scaled Herbalist
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Risen Reef
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Empath
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Budoka Gardener
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Walking Atlas
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Planar Genesis
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Joint Exploration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Void Rend
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Autumn's Veil
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Pact
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shred Memory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unsubstantiate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Travel the Overworld
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Circuitous Route
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Urban Evolution
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Explore the Underdark
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Commune with Beavers
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Decimate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Open the Gates
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Scapeshift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Reshape the Earth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Harvest
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Commune with Spirits
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Hour of Promise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Summer Bloom
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Broken Bond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Open the Way
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reap and Sow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Chocobo Kick
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lessons from Life
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
World Map
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Zuran Orb
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
The Regalia
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Navigation Orb
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Monk's Fist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thief's Knife
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ninja's Blades
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Everything Pizza
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Exploration Broodship
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Coralhelm
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Retreat
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Trade Routes
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Druid Class
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Abundance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Guild Summit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Copy Land
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
A Realm Reborn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ninja Pizza
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Midgar, City of Mako
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Maze's End
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Baldur's Gate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Echoing Deeps
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Thran Portal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Signet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Island
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Treno, Dark City
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Plains
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Crossroads Village
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Capital City
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Starting Town
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Gruul Turf
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Lush Oasis
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Boros Guildgate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Manor Gate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Citadel Gate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gond Gate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gateway Plaza
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cliffgate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-12%synergy