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Minn, Wily Illusionist
Price tag $6.75

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

#442 Current Rank
#489 Last Week
#425 Past 2 Years

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.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+20% Synergy $0.63
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+9% Synergy $1.13
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+4% Synergy $9.14
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+2% Synergy $0.46
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
-1% Synergy $4.73

High Synergy Cards

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

Perilous Research Perilous Research
+71% Synergy $0.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+67% Synergy $6.31
Abjure Abjure
+62% Synergy $1.50
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+59% Synergy $0.14
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+57% Synergy $4.87
Lord of the Unreal Lord of the Unreal
+57% Synergy $0.72
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+56% Synergy $4.89
Krovikan Mist Krovikan Mist
+56% Synergy $0.21
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+52% Synergy $9.86
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+50% 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
+50% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+46% Synergy $1.05
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+45% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+43% Synergy $1.38
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+42% Synergy $2.28
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+37% Synergy $1.70
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $2.03
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $6.88
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.76

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+34% Synergy $34.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+12% Synergy $67.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $104.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.22
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $23.05
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $65.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.49

Creatures

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

Wonder Wonder
+42% Synergy $1.53
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+40% Synergy $0.26
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+39% Synergy $0.42
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+37% Synergy $8.04
Phantasmal Dreadmaw Phantasmal Dreadmaw
+37% Synergy $0.15
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $10.47
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+33% Synergy $9.27
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+31% Synergy $0.36
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+30% Synergy $0.37
Drowned Rusalka Drowned Rusalka
+30% Synergy $0.34
Phantasmal Dragon Phantasmal Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.16
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+24% Synergy $10.29
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+24% Synergy $0.51
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+22% Synergy $1.72
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+22% Synergy $0.35
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+21% Synergy $0.89
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+20% Synergy $0.34
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+20% Synergy $0.39
Thought Courier Thought Courier
+18% Synergy $0.28
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+17% Synergy $3.37
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+17% Synergy $0.25
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
+17% Synergy $0.85
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $7.29
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+16% Synergy $5.47
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+16% Synergy $0.34
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+14% Synergy $0.37
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+14% Synergy $6.69
Phantasmal Bear Phantasmal Bear
+14% Synergy $0.15
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+14% Synergy $0.40
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.73
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+13% Synergy $0.47
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+12% Synergy $0.43
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.34
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+12% Synergy $8.85
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+12% Synergy $15.45
Mistform Warchief Mistform Warchief
+12% Synergy $0.21
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.52
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $50.64
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+11% Synergy $4.09
Ixidron Ixidron
+11% Synergy $0.39
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+10% Synergy $3.07
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+7% Synergy $6.22
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+6% Synergy $0.80
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+4% Synergy $37.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.89
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $1.87
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-1% Synergy $3.33
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-5% Synergy $5.96

Instants

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

Quick Study Quick Study
+38% Synergy $0.27
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+35% Synergy $0.25
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+31% Synergy $0.22
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+31% Synergy $0.72
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+30% Synergy $0.35
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+28% Synergy $1.45
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+19% Synergy $0.27
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+17% Synergy $0.49
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+16% Synergy $0.69
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+15% Synergy $0.31
Lat-Nam's Legacy Lat-Nam's Legacy
+15% Synergy $0.19
Consider Consider
+13% Synergy $0.30
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+13% Synergy $8.13
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+11% Synergy $3.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.56
Ice Out Ice Out
+10% Synergy $0.25
Gush Gush
+9% Synergy $2.88
Pulse of the Grid Pulse of the Grid
+9% Synergy $0.37
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.85
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+7% Synergy $1.02
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+7% Synergy $0.88
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+7% Synergy $0.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $1.12
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+5% Synergy $0.63
Hieroglyphic Illumination Hieroglyphic Illumination
+5% Synergy $0.31
Summoner's Bane Summoner's Bane
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.96
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $2.94
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.39
Foil Foil
+1% Synergy $3.61
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.24
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $5.99
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-1% Synergy $5.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.22
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.49
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-3% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.39
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-4% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $50.18
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-6% Synergy $2.47
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $2.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.20
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.36
High Tide High Tide
-14% Synergy $1.50

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+20% Synergy $4.04
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.45
Ponder Ponder
+14% Synergy $1.65
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+13% Synergy $5.00
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+12% Synergy $0.33
Fade Away Fade Away
+11% Synergy $0.51
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+8% Synergy $0.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $11.80
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.23
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.31
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+4% Synergy $20.90
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.18
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.62
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
0% Synergy $4.23
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.21
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.27
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $3.54
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.86
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $15.82
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+19% Synergy $2.13
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+17% Synergy $17.27
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $53.83
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.41
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+10% Synergy $8.31
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy $11.32
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.21
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+9% Synergy $8.04
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+9% Synergy $0.16
Brainstone Brainstone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+7% Synergy $0.31
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+6% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.41
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $18.50
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $5.12
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.95
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $48.02
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
-1% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.29

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+31% Synergy $14.03
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+30% Synergy $1.64
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.38
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $1.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+15% Synergy $11.93
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+15% Synergy $0.43
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+12% Synergy $0.63
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+9% Synergy $0.65
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $6.25
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.38
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.22
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+7% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+6% Synergy $3.85
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+5% Synergy $0.29
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+4% Synergy $0.36
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+4% Synergy $4.70
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+3% Synergy $0.72
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+3% Synergy $0.38
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.33
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $2.38
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.20
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-1% Synergy $8.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.20

Planeswalkers

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

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+44% Synergy $1.05
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+33% Synergy $10.32
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $4.88
Jace, Cunning Castaway Jace, Cunning Castaway
+7% Synergy $0.91
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $8.92

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+41% Synergy $0.49
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+36% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.78
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+22% Synergy $0.47
Fountainport Fountainport
+22% Synergy $3.41
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+20% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $2.33
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy $5.78
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+18% Synergy $1.51
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+15% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.89
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $23.41
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.22
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+7% Synergy $1.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $49.91
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $4.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.66
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $31.51
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $40.01
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $9.68

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+32% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.42
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $4.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.63
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $35.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.59
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $3.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.32
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.90
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-3% Synergy $11.72
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.24

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+13% Synergy $8.24
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.67
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.62
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.22

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