The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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Embrace the Paradox
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Planar Engineering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mind into Matter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Trio
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
65%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Reach the Horizon
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
60%synergy
PuPu UFO
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
55%synergy
Travel the Overworld
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
53%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
51%synergy
The Gold Saucer
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
48%synergy
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Growth Spiral
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Sabotender
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Explore
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Zell Dincht
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Ignis Scientia
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Town Greeter
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Scute Swarm
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Tireless Tracker
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Risen Reef
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
17%synergy
The Necrobloom
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Emeria Angel
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Scaled Herbalist
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Titan
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Cobra
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Scout
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Coiling Oracle
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Walking Atlas
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Budoka Gardener
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Patron of the Moon
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Eureka Moment
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Planar Genesis
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Void Rend
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Joint Exploration
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ice Magic
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Syncopate
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Urban Evolution
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Commune with Beavers
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Chocobo Kick
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Circuitous Route
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Lessons from Life
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Choco-Comet
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Gysahl Greens
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Hour of Promise
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Open the Gates
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Broken Bond
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Explore the Underdark
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Ringsight
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Summer Bloom
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Relm's Sketching
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Abundant Harvest
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Bring to Light
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Reshape the Earth
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Titania's Command
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Memories Returning
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Disorienting Choice
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Wargate
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
World Map
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Expedition Map
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
24%synergy
The Regalia
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Navigation Orb
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Sundial
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Thief's Knife
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ride the Shoopuf
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Druid Class
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Dragonback Assault
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
A Realm Reborn
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Trade Routes
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Guild Summit
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Midgar, City of Mako
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Maze's End
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Gate
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Baldur's Gate
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Thran Portal
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
-25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-19%synergy
Blitzball
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
77%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
78%synergy
Forest
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
76%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Treno, Dark City
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
73%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
73%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
75%inclusion87 decks116 decks
72%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
74%inclusion86 decks116 decks
71%synergy
Island
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
68%synergy
Crossroads Village
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Swamp
62%inclusion72 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
62%inclusion72 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Mountain
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Capital City
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Starting Town
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
-26%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Simic Guildgate
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
-25%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Opulent Palace
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Gond Gate
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Heap Gate
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Manor Gate
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
7%synergy
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