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Minn, Wily Illusionist
Price tag $7.25

Legendary CreatureGnome Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#441 Current Rank
#468 Last Week
#403 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Minn, Wily Illusionist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Minn, Wily Illusionist decks.

Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+12% Synergy $0.50
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+9% Synergy $0.84
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+3% Synergy $0.34
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+2% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Minn, Wily Illusionist's abilities and overall game plan.

Perilous Research Perilous Research
+71% Synergy $0.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+67% Synergy $4.92
Abjure Abjure
+62% Synergy $2.19
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+59% Synergy $0.16
Lord of the Unreal Lord of the Unreal
+59% Synergy $0.59
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+56% Synergy $3.42
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+56% Synergy $4.10
Krovikan Mist Krovikan Mist
+56% Synergy $0.19
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+52% Synergy $8.95
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+51% Synergy $0.81

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Minn, Wily Illusionist decks.

Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+51% Synergy $0.69
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+46% Synergy $0.43
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+45% Synergy $0.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+43% Synergy $1.38
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+43% Synergy $1.77
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $0.62
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $2.04
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.68
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.12

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+34% Synergy $33.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $59.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $54.04
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $105.32
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $22.90
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $1.56
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $67.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $15.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Minn, Wily Illusionist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wonder Wonder
+42% Synergy $1.34
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+41% Synergy $0.17
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+40% Synergy $0.47
Phantasmal Dreadmaw Phantasmal Dreadmaw
+38% Synergy $0.09
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+37% Synergy $8.67
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $13.10
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+33% Synergy $9.49
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+31% Synergy $1.34
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+30% Synergy $0.43
Drowned Rusalka Drowned Rusalka
+28% Synergy $0.24
Phantasmal Dragon Phantasmal Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.17
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+24% Synergy $0.78
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $26.73
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy $0.60
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+22% Synergy $0.26
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+20% Synergy $0.35
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+19% Synergy $2.28
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+18% Synergy $0.17
Thought Courier Thought Courier
+18% Synergy $0.26
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+17% Synergy $1.66
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
+17% Synergy $0.65
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+16% Synergy $4.16
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+16% Synergy $0.17
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $7.66
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+15% Synergy $0.29
Phantasmal Bear Phantasmal Bear
+15% Synergy $0.05
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+14% Synergy $0.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $2.01
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+13% Synergy $0.34
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.25
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+13% Synergy $0.42
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+13% Synergy $5.60
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+12% Synergy $0.79
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $53.91
Ixidron Ixidron
+12% Synergy $0.36
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+12% Synergy $16.13
Mistform Warchief Mistform Warchief
+12% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+11% Synergy $2.57
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+11% Synergy $2.93
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+11% Synergy $3.33
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+11% Synergy $0.27
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+10% Synergy $9.00
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+7% Synergy $0.61
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.29
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+7% Synergy $9.03
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $41.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.06
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $1.12
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-1% Synergy $2.64
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-6% Synergy $5.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Minn, Wily Illusionist safe.

Quick Study Quick Study
+39% Synergy $0.31
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+36% Synergy $0.24
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+32% Synergy $0.07
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+31% Synergy $0.33
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+31% Synergy $0.62
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+27% Synergy $1.22
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+21% Synergy $0.23
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+17% Synergy $0.41
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+16% Synergy $0.64
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+15% Synergy $0.30
Lat-Nam's Legacy Lat-Nam's Legacy
+15% Synergy $0.19
Consider Consider
+13% Synergy $0.29
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+12% Synergy $6.83
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+11% Synergy $2.50
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.71
Gush Gush
+10% Synergy $2.85
Ice Out Ice Out
+10% Synergy $0.18
Pulse of the Grid Pulse of the Grid
+10% Synergy $0.35
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.10
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+7% Synergy $0.62
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+7% Synergy $0.15
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.97
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.41
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $0.89
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.28
Deduce Deduce
+5% Synergy $0.09
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+5% Synergy $0.59
Hieroglyphic Illumination Hieroglyphic Illumination
+5% Synergy $0.21
Summoner's Bane Summoner's Bane
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.89
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.39
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $4.07
Foil Foil
+2% Synergy $1.65
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $5.60
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-1% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.79
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.72
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-3% Synergy $0.25
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-4% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.07
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.48
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-5% Synergy $1.58
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.23
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $44.23
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $2.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $50.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.35
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.47
High Tide High Tide
-15% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Minn, Wily Illusionist's game plan and control the board.

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+20% Synergy $4.03
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.56
Ponder Ponder
+14% Synergy $1.41
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+13% Synergy $3.85
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.39
Fade Away Fade Away
+11% Synergy $0.45
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+9% Synergy $0.14
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $7.88
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.36
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+4% Synergy $11.76
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.20
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.41
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.28
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
0% Synergy $2.79
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $2.59
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $5.40
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.96

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $14.44
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+19% Synergy $2.10
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+17% Synergy $15.25
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+15% Synergy $48.59
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.40
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+10% Synergy $8.84
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+10% Synergy $0.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy $12.48
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+9% Synergy $6.42
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+7% Synergy $0.26
Brainstone Brainstone
+7% Synergy $0.19
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+7% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.55
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $16.07
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $5.40
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $5.73
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.88
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $39.16
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
-1% Synergy $0.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Minn, Wily Illusionist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+30% Synergy $3.10
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy $13.44
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.37
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+15% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $10.46
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+12% Synergy $0.67
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+9% Synergy $0.56
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $6.09
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.40
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.34
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+7% Synergy $0.13
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+6% Synergy $5.19
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+5% Synergy $0.19
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+4% Synergy $4.48
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.26
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+2% Synergy $0.41
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $1.02
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.84
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $9.58
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.20

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Minn, Wily Illusionist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+46% Synergy $1.12
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+33% Synergy $8.66
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $3.94
Jace, Cunning Castaway Jace, Cunning Castaway
+7% Synergy $0.77
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $8.13

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

High Market High Market
+40% Synergy $1.31
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+36% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $3.54
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.53
Fountainport Fountainport
+22% Synergy $2.56
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+21% Synergy $0.11
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+19% Synergy $0.68
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $8.62
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy $5.37
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+15% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $4.49
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $21.19
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $43.21
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+5% Synergy $1.19
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $4.95
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.42
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $24.60
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $37.90
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $9.07

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+33% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.46
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $5.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $34.58
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.55
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $4.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.81
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.65
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.99
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Minn, Wily Illusionist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+12% Synergy $5.75
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.23
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $5.62
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.79

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