The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planar Engineering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aftermath Analyst
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Exploration
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Shifting Woodland
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Squandered Resources
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Scapeshift
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Lotus Cobra
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Zuran Orb
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Icetill Explorer
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Crop Rotation
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Six
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Hedron Crab
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hermit Druid
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
The Necrobloom
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Tinder Wall
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sabotender
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Veil of Summer
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Rain of Filth
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Summoner's Pact
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Realms Uncharted
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Abrupt Decay
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Green Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Summer Bloom
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Life from the Loam
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-31%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Reshape the Earth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Promise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bring to Light
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Open the Way
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Sultai
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Burgeoning
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Manabond
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Trade Routes
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Root Maze
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sapling Nursery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Lotus Field
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Echoing Deeps
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Mirrorpool
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Emergence Zone
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Tolaria West
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Field of the Dead
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Vesuva
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Chasm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Maze's End
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Nursery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Baldur's Gate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-31%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Savannah
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Taiga
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Starting Town
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Tundra
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Hedge Maze
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Cave
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Forest
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-53%synergy
Port of Karfell
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-42%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Underground Mortuary
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-59%synergy
Island
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-63%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
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