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Minn, Wily Illusionist
Price tag $5.30

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

#413 Current Rank
#401 Last Week
#359 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.

Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+9% Synergy $2.76
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+3% Synergy $0.43
Unstable Experiment Unstable Experiment
+3% Synergy $0.05
Gran-Gran Gran-Gran
+2% Synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
0% Synergy $0.39

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
+66% Synergy $4.02
Abjure Abjure
+63% Synergy $4.58
Lord of the Unreal Lord of the Unreal
+60% Synergy $0.59
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+59% Synergy $0.11
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+57% Synergy $1.89
Krovikan Mist Krovikan Mist
+57% Synergy $0.15
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+56% Synergy $3.40
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+53% Synergy $0.62
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+52% Synergy $7.99

Top Cards

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

Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+51% Synergy $0.34
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+48% Synergy $1.01
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+47% Synergy $0.59
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+45% Synergy $1.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+44% Synergy $1.30
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+39% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.82
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+35% Synergy $37.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $50.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $44.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $44.28
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $75.61
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $17.50
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $1.86
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.07

Creatures

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

Oneirophage Oneirophage
+46% Synergy $0.10
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+42% Synergy $0.13
Wonder Wonder
+41% Synergy $1.59
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+41% Synergy $0.43
Phantasmal Dreadmaw Phantasmal Dreadmaw
+39% Synergy $0.02
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+36% Synergy $6.12
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $8.16
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+33% Synergy $7.94
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+32% Synergy $1.15
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+28% Synergy $0.34
Drowned Rusalka Drowned Rusalka
+28% Synergy $0.28
Phantasmal Dragon Phantasmal Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.15
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+24% Synergy $0.51
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+24% Synergy $0.46
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $11.85
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+22% Synergy $0.22
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+21% Synergy $0.20
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+19% Synergy $0.21
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+17% Synergy $0.47
Thought Courier Thought Courier
+17% Synergy $0.25
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+16% Synergy $0.23
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
+16% Synergy $1.13
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+16% Synergy $0.10
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+15% Synergy $0.28
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+15% Synergy $0.25
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+15% Synergy $0.24
Phantasmal Bear Phantasmal Bear
+15% Synergy $0.07
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.13
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.49
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.77
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+13% Synergy $0.49
Ixidron Ixidron
+13% Synergy $0.39
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+13% Synergy $7.79
Mistform Warchief Mistform Warchief
+13% Synergy $0.18
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+12% Synergy $0.49
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+12% Synergy $6.05
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $29.53
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+11% Synergy $6.52
Illusory Angel Illusory Angel
+11% Synergy $0.15
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+10% Synergy $4.39
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+10% Synergy $6.07
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.13
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.53
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $7.43
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+5% Synergy $0.37
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.78
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $0.96
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-1% Synergy $1.80
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-7% Synergy $3.79

Instants

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

Quick Study Quick Study
+39% Synergy $0.29
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+37% Synergy $0.13
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+34% Synergy $0.10
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.23
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+32% Synergy $0.40
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+25% Synergy $1.09
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.19
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+17% Synergy $0.30
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.27
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+16% Synergy $0.85
Lat-Nam's Legacy Lat-Nam's Legacy
+15% Synergy $0.22
Consider Consider
+13% Synergy $0.38
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+12% Synergy $5.07
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+12% Synergy $1.96
Ice Out Ice Out
+11% Synergy $0.05
Gush Gush
+10% Synergy $2.56
Pulse of the Grid Pulse of the Grid
+10% Synergy $0.38
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.15
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+9% Synergy $0.08
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $1.50
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+8% Synergy $0.47
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.26
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $0.82
Hieroglyphic Illumination Hieroglyphic Illumination
+6% Synergy $0.07
Summoner's Bane Summoner's Bane
+6% Synergy $0.15
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Deduce Deduce
+5% Synergy $0.05
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+5% Synergy $0.80
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.42
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $4.30
Foil Foil
+2% Synergy $1.03
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $5.53
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-1% Synergy $1.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $1.71
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-3% Synergy $0.99
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-3% Synergy $0.20
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.26
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-4% Synergy $0.19
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.39
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-5% Synergy $1.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.52
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $46.95
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-8% Synergy $1.84
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.46
High Tide High Tide
-15% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+22% Synergy $3.54
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.70
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.49
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+12% Synergy $3.38
Fade Away Fade Away
+11% Synergy $0.46
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+11% Synergy $0.13
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $9.05
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.17
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.32
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.13
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+3% Synergy $12.75
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.17
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
0% Synergy $3.78
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $2.66
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.12
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $8.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $9.08
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+19% Synergy $1.85
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+18% Synergy $11.88
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+15% Synergy $59.53
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $1.09
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.05
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+10% Synergy $8.25
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+10% Synergy $0.19
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy $18.87
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+9% Synergy $6.92
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.17
Brainstone Brainstone
+7% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.32
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $6.42
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+5% Synergy $0.76
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $16.06
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $4.10
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $4.44
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.22
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+1% Synergy $0.33
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $32.10
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
-2% Synergy $3.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.21

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 $3.83
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy $5.07
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $0.98
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+20% Synergy $1.03
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+15% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $10.57
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+14% Synergy $0.73
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.44
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+9% Synergy $1.13
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+9% Synergy $0.12
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.17
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $5.45
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.13
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+7% Synergy $0.27
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+6% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+6% Synergy $2.35
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+4% Synergy $3.22
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.15
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $1.09
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+2% Synergy $0.92
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.55
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-1% Synergy $3.21
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+33% Synergy $6.43
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $3.19
Jace, Cunning Castaway Jace, Cunning Castaway
+7% Synergy $0.62
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $6.64

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+40% Synergy $1.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+37% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.03
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.55
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+22% Synergy $0.14
Fountainport Fountainport
+21% Synergy $3.29
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+20% Synergy $0.66
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+19% Synergy $4.86
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $3.04
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+17% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.64
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $18.31
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $39.21
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+5% Synergy $0.09
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $3.84
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+4% Synergy $0.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.65
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $6.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.48
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.26
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $35.27
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-10% Synergy $11.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+34% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $1.05
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.12
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $4.96
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $23.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.62
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+12% Synergy $4.07
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.63
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.78
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07

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