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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Elven Raft-Steerer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Meditator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Thranduil's Company
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Elvenking's Halls
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
62%synergy
PuPu UFO
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
61%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
62%inclusion85 decks137 decks
60%synergy
Reach the Horizon
62%inclusion85 decks137 decks
59%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Travel the Overworld
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
54%synergy
The Gold Saucer
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
50%synergy
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Growth Spiral
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Zell Dincht
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Explore
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Sabotender
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Ignis Scientia
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
38%synergy
World Map
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Tireless Tracker
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Town Greeter
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
29%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Scute Swarm
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Risen Reef
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
18%synergy
The Necrobloom
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Emeria Angel
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Scaled Herbalist
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Walking Atlas
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Scout
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Coiling Oracle
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Titan
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Mole Man, Moloid Master
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Cobra
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Patron of the Moon
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Budoka Gardener
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Planar Genesis
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Eureka Moment
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Void Rend
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Ice Magic
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Airship Crash
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sylvan Scrying
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Urban Evolution
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Chocobo Kick
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Commune with Beavers
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Circuitous Route
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Lessons from Life
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Promise
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Choco-Comet
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Ringsight
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Explore the Underdark
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Open the Gates
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Gysahl Greens
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Abundant Harvest
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Broken Bond
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Commune with Spirits
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Summer Bloom
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonize
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Memories Returning
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Planar Engineering
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mind into Matter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Titania's Command
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Reshape the Earth
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Gates Ablaze
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Bring to Light
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Disorienting Choice
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
21%synergy
The Regalia
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Navigation Orb
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Sundial
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Samurai's Katana
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Zendikar's Roil
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Druid Class
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Spelunking
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Trade Routes
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Dragonback Assault
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
A Realm Reborn
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Guild Summit
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
41%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
41%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Maze's End
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Baldur's Gate
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Gate
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Thran Portal
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Vesuva
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
-27%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
-24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
82%inclusion112 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
79%inclusion108 decks137 decks
76%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
78%inclusion107 decks137 decks
75%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
77%inclusion105 decks137 decks
73%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
77%inclusion105 decks137 decks
73%synergy
Island
76%inclusion104 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
76%inclusion104 decks137 decks
73%synergy
Treno, Dark City
75%inclusion103 decks137 decks
72%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
71%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
71%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
73%inclusion100 decks137 decks
70%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
72%inclusion98 decks137 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
-18%synergy
Plains
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Swamp
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
-15%synergy
Crossroads Village
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
59%synergy
Capital City
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Starting Town
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
-28%synergy
Gruul Turf
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Simic Guildgate
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Opulent Palace
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Gond Gate
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Heap Gate
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Manor Gate
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Lush Oasis
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
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