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Minn, Wily Illusionist
Price tag $5.84

Legendary Creature — Gnome Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#435 Current Rank
#438 Last Week
#318 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.

The Masamune The Masamune
+3% Synergy $1.02
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+2% Synergy $0.56
Blitzball Blitzball
+1% Synergy $0.13
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
0% Synergy $4.67
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-8% Synergy $2.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Perilous Research Perilous Research
+72% Synergy $0.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+65% Synergy $5.00
Abjure Abjure
+63% Synergy $1.32
Lord of the Unreal Lord of the Unreal
+60% Synergy $0.57
Krovikan Mist Krovikan Mist
+57% Synergy $0.14
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+57% Synergy $0.15
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+56% Synergy $2.04
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+56% Synergy $2.99
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+54% Synergy $0.55
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+52% Synergy $7.82

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
+49% Synergy $1.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+48% Synergy $0.46
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+45% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+43% Synergy $1.45
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $0.37
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.87
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.01

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+36% Synergy $33.47
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $49.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $50.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.56
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $64.49
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-6% Synergy $16.59
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $55.97
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-7% Synergy $0.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $11.79

Creatures

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

Oneirophage Oneirophage
+47% Synergy $0.12
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+43% Synergy $0.15
Wonder Wonder
+41% Synergy $1.53
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+41% Synergy $0.43
Phantasmal Dreadmaw Phantasmal Dreadmaw
+40% Synergy $0.05
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+35% Synergy $6.07
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+33% Synergy $9.68
Spark Double Spark Double
+32% Synergy $6.19
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+32% Synergy $0.96
Drowned Rusalka Drowned Rusalka
+28% Synergy $0.31
Phantasmal Dragon Phantasmal Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.17
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+28% Synergy $0.25
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+25% Synergy $0.45
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+24% Synergy $0.39
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy $10.42
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+22% Synergy $0.26
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+21% Synergy $0.25
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+19% Synergy $0.22
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+17% Synergy $0.28
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+17% Synergy $0.28
Thought Courier Thought Courier
+17% Synergy $0.25
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+16% Synergy $0.35
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+16% Synergy $0.25
Phantasmal Bear Phantasmal Bear
+16% Synergy $0.07
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+16% Synergy $0.21
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+15% Synergy $0.65
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.19
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
+14% Synergy $1.90
Ixidron Ixidron
+14% Synergy $0.39
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+13% Synergy $6.88
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+13% Synergy $0.60
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+13% Synergy $0.33
Mistform Warchief Mistform Warchief
+13% Synergy $0.17
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+13% Synergy $5.41
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $1.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $30.38
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+12% Synergy $11.24
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+12% Synergy $0.60
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.99
Illusory Angel Illusory Angel
+11% Synergy $0.09
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+11% Synergy $6.31
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+10% Synergy $4.20
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.17
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.56
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $3.62
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.90
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
0% Synergy $1.42
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $0.79
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-8% Synergy $1.96

Instants

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

Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+38% Synergy $0.15
Quick Study Quick Study
+37% Synergy $0.34
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+35% Synergy $0.10
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+34% Synergy $0.19
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+33% Synergy $0.40
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+25% Synergy $0.10
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+23% Synergy $1.33
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+16% Synergy $0.43
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.25
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+16% Synergy $0.91
Lat-Nam's Legacy Lat-Nam's Legacy
+15% Synergy $0.20
Consider Consider
+13% Synergy $0.47
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+12% Synergy $5.03
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+12% Synergy $1.12
Ice Out Ice Out
+11% Synergy $0.07
Pulse of the Grid Pulse of the Grid
+11% Synergy $0.41
Gush Gush
+10% Synergy $2.30
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+10% Synergy $0.06
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+10% Synergy $0.11
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $1.09
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+8% Synergy $0.29
Hieroglyphic Illumination Hieroglyphic Illumination
+7% Synergy $0.09
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.29
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $1.08
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+6% Synergy $1.20
Summoner's Bane Summoner's Bane
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.42
Deduce Deduce
+5% Synergy $0.10
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.50
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $3.60
Foil Foil
+2% Synergy $0.81
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.13
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $7.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.24
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $1.22
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.15
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-3% Synergy $0.22
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-3% Synergy $0.25
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $2.29
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.31
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-5% Synergy $1.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $10.79
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $49.49
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $41.85
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-8% Synergy $1.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.34
High Tide High Tide
-16% Synergy $1.18

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+22% Synergy $2.98
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.77
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.55
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.52
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+12% Synergy $0.10
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+11% Synergy $4.84
Fade Away Fade Away
+11% Synergy $0.67
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $7.74
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.21
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $0.82
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.13
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.16
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+3% Synergy $8.55
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.12
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.16
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
0% Synergy $2.42
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.22
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $1.34
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.75
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-9% Synergy $1.83
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $7.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $7.48
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+19% Synergy $1.46
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+19% Synergy $10.98
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+15% Synergy $53.79
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.04
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.34
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+10% Synergy $16.91
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+10% Synergy $0.20
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+10% Synergy $8.02
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+9% Synergy $7.52
Brainstone Brainstone
+8% Synergy $0.18
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.49
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+6% Synergy $5.27
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.08
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+5% Synergy $1.16
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $4.27
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $15.41
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.38
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $4.56
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+1% Synergy $0.32
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
-1% Synergy $0.43
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $28.33
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
-2% Synergy $2.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% 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
+28% Synergy $4.27
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+28% Synergy $4.95
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+22% Synergy $0.85
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.08
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+16% Synergy $0.31
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+14% Synergy $0.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.38
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.63
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+10% Synergy $0.15
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+9% Synergy $1.28
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.15
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $4.68
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.16
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+7% Synergy $0.32
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+7% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+6% Synergy $2.23
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.79
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+4% Synergy $3.12
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.18
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+3% Synergy $0.73
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+3% Synergy $0.91
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.13
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-1% Synergy $2.19
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $2.12

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+32% Synergy $8.30
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $3.90
Jace, Cunning Castaway Jace, Cunning Castaway
+8% Synergy $1.02
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+40% Synergy $5.40
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+38% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.23
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.43
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+22% Synergy $0.17
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+21% Synergy $1.15
Fountainport Fountainport
+21% Synergy $2.26
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+20% Synergy $4.75
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $2.52
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+17% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.43
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $18.70
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+5% Synergy $0.06
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $4.49
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $36.66
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+4% Synergy $0.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.38
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $0.83
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $4.73
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $17.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $39.08
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $8.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+35% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $1.97
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $3.97
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $15.40
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.02
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+1% Synergy $9.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $2.00
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+12% Synergy $3.84
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.50
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.90
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.61
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $3.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.24

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