The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Budget Exhibition

The Wandering Minstrel
Rank #87
29decks
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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Prismari Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quandrix Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Pianist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adventurer's Inn
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
The Gold Saucer
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Travel the Overworld
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Reach the Horizon
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
PuPu UFO
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
World Map
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Town Greeter
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
White Mage's Staff
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Commune with Beavers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Samurai's Katana
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ignis Scientia
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Gladiolus Amicitia
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sabotender
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Zell Dincht
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Item Shopkeep
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Troubadour
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tonberry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Quina, Qu Gourmet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Veteran Dungeoneer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grim Wanderer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sefris of the Hidden Ways
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Ogre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shortcut Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swarming Goblins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pixie Guide
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Varis, Silverymoon Ranger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Loathsome Troll
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Balthier and Fran
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Barret Wallace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Exdeath, Void Warlock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Barrowin of Clan Undurr
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Malboro
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rufus Shinra
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Badgermole
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Battle Menu
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Thunder Magic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ice Magic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Laughing Mad
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
You're Ambushed on the Road
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
You Come to the Gnoll Camp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fire Magic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You Happen On a Glade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You Come to a River
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You Hear Something on Watch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Critical Hit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Moogles' Valor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Airship Crash
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Silverquill Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Light of Judgment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fight On!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eject
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Combat Tutorial
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Suplex
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
You Meet in a Tavern
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chocobo Kick
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Random Encounter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Memories Returning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Split the Party
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You Find a Cursed Idol
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Snarl Song
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Evil Reawakened
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
From Father to Son
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Choco-Comet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mulch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Promise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lessons from Life
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Spry and Mighty
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ninja's Blades
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Paladin's Arms
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Bard's Bow
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Thief's Knife
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Warrior's Sword
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Monk's Fist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fifty Feet of Rope
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Potion of Healing
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Delver's Torch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Leather Armor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bag of Holding
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Chest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
+2 Mace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Possession Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Mangler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport Bell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Phantom Train
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Burner Rocket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Marshals' Pathcruiser
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Prima Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Hellride
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Broodwagon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Earthrumbler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Magitek Armor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Lunar Whale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Foot Chopper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Champions from Beyond
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sidequest: Card Collection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Barbarian Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
A Realm Reborn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fly
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Find the Path
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ishgard, the Holy See
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Maze's End
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-41%synergy
Sol Ring
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-52%synergy
Blitzball
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dungeon Map
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Mimic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Boommobile
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
90%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
90%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
90%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
90%synergy
Treno, Dark City
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
90%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Island
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Crossroads Village
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Capital City
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-36%synergy
Nomad Outpost
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Opulent Palace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Seaside Citadel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy