App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Minsc, Beloved Ranger
Price tag $0.43

Legendary Creature — Human Ranger

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Naya

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 24% Combo 11% Equipment 7% +1/+1 Counters 5% Stax 5%
View Average Decklist All Birthing Pod Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Minsc, Beloved Ranger players are trying out in Birthing Pod decks.

Erode Erode
+30% Synergy $6.29

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Minsc, Beloved Ranger's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+96% Synergy $0.38
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+96% Synergy $7.20
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+93% Synergy $5.33
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+93% Synergy $2.46
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+93% Synergy $15.80
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+92% Synergy $11.86
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+91% Synergy $0.60
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+85% Synergy $16.22
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+85% Synergy $9.67
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+84% Synergy $3.51

Top Cards

The staple cards most Minsc, Beloved Ranger Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+83% Synergy $1.65
Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero
+83% Synergy $0.87
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+80% Synergy $11.28
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+79% Synergy $79.70
Silence Silence
+78% Synergy $9.27
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+77% Synergy $0.67
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+77% Synergy $6.52
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+68% Synergy $9.85
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+67% Synergy $57.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+26% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Minsc, Beloved Ranger Birthing Pod game on their own.

Natural Order Natural Order
+78% Synergy $36.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+71% Synergy $27.86
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+70% Synergy $14.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+69% Synergy $35.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+62% Synergy $165.23
Gamble Gamble
+57% Synergy $18.29
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+56% Synergy $402.59
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+51% Synergy $1636.78
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+51% Synergy $1131.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+46% Synergy $134.99

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Minsc, Beloved Ranger decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+74% Synergy $13.89
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+73% Synergy $38.92
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+66% Synergy $3.04
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+65% Synergy $4.84
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+65% Synergy $3.06
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+63% Synergy $30.20
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+63% Synergy $0.36
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+62% Synergy $1.84
Twinshot Sniper Twinshot Sniper
+61% Synergy $0.29
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+59% Synergy $2.02
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+59% Synergy $17.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+59% Synergy $22.70
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+56% Synergy $2.36
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+55% Synergy $3.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+54% Synergy $0.30
Mistmoon Griffin Mistmoon Griffin
+52% Synergy $0.23
Endurance Endurance
+51% Synergy $3.38
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+50% Synergy $5.77
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+49% Synergy $42.04
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+48% Synergy $1.71
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+46% Synergy $1.49
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+45% Synergy $13.07
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+45% Synergy $50.00
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+39% Synergy $0.31
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+34% Synergy $0.36
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+34% Synergy $1.05
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+32% Synergy $4.43
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+32% Synergy $0.64
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+32% Synergy $6.52
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+28% Synergy $0.28
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+28% Synergy $2.22
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+28% Synergy $5.30
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+24% Synergy $0.33
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+22% Synergy $0.46
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+19% Synergy $1.27
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+19% Synergy $0.38
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+18% Synergy $7.07
Reveillark Reveillark
+18% Synergy $0.67
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+16% Synergy $5.72
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+16% Synergy $10.29
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+15% Synergy $0.77
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+15% Synergy $9.37
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+15% Synergy $0.46
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $16.89
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+14% Synergy $0.40
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
+14% Synergy $0.27
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+13% Synergy $6.92
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+13% Synergy $4.22
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+13% Synergy $0.20
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+5% Synergy $46.96

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Minsc, Beloved Ranger's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Pyroblast Pyroblast
+70% Synergy $10.08
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+68% Synergy $4.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+68% Synergy $15.77
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+61% Synergy $7.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+57% Synergy $69.27
Abrade Abrade
+49% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+48% Synergy $0.82
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+40% Synergy $3.56
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+28% Synergy $12.92
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+22% Synergy $8.67
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+18% Synergy $17.99
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+17% Synergy $0.65
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+16% Synergy $1.25
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $3.03
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+13% Synergy $2.76
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.95
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+10% Synergy $44.83
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+8% Synergy $8.98
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.40
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+7% Synergy $4.59
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.45
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $3.36
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+6% Synergy $5.89
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+5% Synergy $2.16
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $9.33
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $10.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-24% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Minsc, Beloved Ranger.

Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+57% Synergy $43.18
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+36% Synergy $31.59
Altar of Bone Altar of Bone
+34% Synergy $11.04
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+27% Synergy $5.22
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+23% Synergy $3.18
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $9.03
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+15% Synergy $4.70
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+14% Synergy $0.41
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+11% Synergy $0.24
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $12.86
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $4.14
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.36
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $40.59
Three Visits Three Visits
-22% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-27% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-32% Synergy $0.64
Farseek Farseek
-36% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Minsc, Beloved Ranger Birthing Pod decks.

Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+23% Synergy $2.43
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $115.22
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+6% Synergy $1.25
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.73

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Minsc, Beloved Ranger decks.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+57% Synergy $2.54
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+56% Synergy $0.60
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+55% Synergy $2.67
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+49% Synergy $26.02
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+43% Synergy $5.63
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+39% Synergy $1.66
High Noon High Noon
+33% Synergy $5.05
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+22% Synergy $0.48
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $0.63
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.43
Root Maze Root Maze
+7% Synergy $4.75
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+5% Synergy $2.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $25.11
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $11.68
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $5.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $61.19
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-21% Synergy $5.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Minsc, Beloved Ranger's Birthing Pod game plan.

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+24% Synergy $3.89

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Minsc, Beloved Ranger Birthing Pod build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+26% Synergy $13.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Minsc, Beloved Ranger Birthing Pod decks.

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+56% Synergy $50.54
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+31% Synergy $3.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+30% Synergy $5.82
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $5.59
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $3.23
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $16.22

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Minsc, Beloved Ranger's Birthing Pod strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+63% Synergy $38.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+37% Synergy $120.10
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+13% Synergy $41.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.55
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $81.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $3.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Minsc, Beloved Ranger's Birthing Pod decks.

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+64% Synergy $28.70
City of Brass City of Brass
+63% Synergy $12.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+63% Synergy $35.90
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+62% Synergy $36.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+62% Synergy $57.96
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+61% Synergy $31.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+57% Synergy $18.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+55% Synergy $15.97
Taiga Taiga
+54% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+54% Synergy $379.60
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+53% Synergy $28.93
Savannah Savannah
+52% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+51% Synergy $12.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+50% Synergy $18.06
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+48% Synergy $37.29
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+42% Synergy $7.54
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+41% Synergy $6.39
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+39% Synergy $51.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+38% Synergy $9.68
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+33% Synergy $6.34
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+31% Synergy $4.43
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+25% Synergy $2.20
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $9.03
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+15% Synergy $4.70
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+15% Synergy $19.08
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+13% Synergy $4.61
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $10.19
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $8.92
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+11% Synergy $3.51
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+11% Synergy $39.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $4.73
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $32.42
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+8% Synergy $9.62
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $5.58
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.50
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $1.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.42
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-24% Synergy $0.34
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-24% Synergy $0.31
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-27% Synergy $16.63
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-31% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-33% Synergy $0.33
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-33% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
-34% Synergy $0.08
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-43% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
-50% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
-55% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Minsc, Beloved Ranger: Birthing Pod.

Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
Iname, Life Aspect Iname, Life Aspect
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kodama of the East Tree Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Yasova Dragonclaw Yasova Dragonclaw
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Marath, Will of the Wild Marath, Will of the Wild
Phabine, Boss's Confidant Phabine, Boss's Confidant
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ghired, Conclave Exile Ghired, Conclave Exile
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Duskana, the Rage Mother Duskana, the Rage Mother
Huatli, Poet of Unity Huatli, Poet of Unity
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Melira, the Living Cure Melira, the Living Cure
Jared Carthalion, True Heir Jared Carthalion, True Heir