The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget Upgraded 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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Zimone's Experiment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
PuPu UFO
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Growth Spiral
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Travel the Overworld
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Explore
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Reach the Horizon
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Sabotender
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
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Prishe's Wanderings
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Urban Evolution
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Zell Dincht
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Expedition Map
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Town Greeter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
World Map
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Eureka Moment
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Avenger of Zendikar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Scaled Herbalist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Scout
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Coiling Oracle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Tireless Tracker
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Titan
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Shinestriker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Risen Reef
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Walking Atlas
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Gatebreaker Ram
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Gateway Sneak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
The Necrobloom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Budoka Gardener
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Gretchen Titchwillow
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Emeria Angel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ignis Scientia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
District Guide
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gate Colossus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Wonderscape Sage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Scute Swarm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Patron of the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Planar Genesis
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Void Rend
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ice Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Auroral Procession
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Joint Exploration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wash Away
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Airship Crash
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Magic Damper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rime Chill
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Tilling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ashling's Command
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sylvan Scrying
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Chocobo Kick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Commune with Beavers
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Open the Gates
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Lessons from Life
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Circuitous Route
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Unknown
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Titania's Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Summer Bloom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Elemental Spectacle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Explore the Underdark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wargate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Abundant Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gates Ablaze
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hour of Promise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Relm's Sketching
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Suplex
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Memories Returning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Choco-Comet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Scale the Heights
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Storm Herd
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Will of the Sultai
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reshape the Earth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Yuna's Decision
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gysahl Greens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Seismic Sense
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chocobo Racetrack
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
The Regalia
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Exploration Broodship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Seer's Sundial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Navigation Orb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Zuran Orb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glaive of the Guildpact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ninja's Blades
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Coralhelm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Guild Summit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Druid Class
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Dragonback Assault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Path of Discovery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
On the Trail
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Champions from Beyond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
A Realm Reborn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Song of Creation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Abundance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Observed Stasis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Split
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Seismic Tutelage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Friendly Neighborhood
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
The Gold Saucer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Maze's End
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Thran Portal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Baldur's Gate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Echoing Deeps
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Gate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorpool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-40%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Forest
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Island
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Treno, Dark City
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Capital City
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Plains
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Swamp
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Crossroads Village
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Gruul Turf
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Starting Town
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Boros Guildgate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Simic Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Seaside Citadel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gateway Plaza
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lush Oasis
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Manor Gate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cliffgate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Planar Nexus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
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