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Minsc, Beloved Ranger: Birthing Pod
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 28% Combo 10% Equipment 9% +1/+1 Counters 5% Stax 4%
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New Cards

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

Erode Erode
+30% Synergy $8.54

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 $0.27
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+95% Synergy $6.29
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+93% Synergy $4.67
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+93% Synergy $2.47
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+93% Synergy $16.22
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+93% Synergy $14.98
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+91% Synergy $0.60
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+85% Synergy $16.47
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+84% Synergy $9.89
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+84% Synergy $3.59

Top Cards

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

Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero
+83% Synergy $0.43
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+81% Synergy $1.27
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+79% Synergy $10.93
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+79% Synergy $78.01
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+78% Synergy $6.09
Silence Silence
+78% Synergy $8.45
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+77% Synergy $0.73
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+67% Synergy $13.48
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+67% Synergy $58.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+25% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+77% Synergy $35.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+71% Synergy $26.55
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+70% Synergy $14.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+69% Synergy $36.16
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+61% Synergy $158.66
Gamble Gamble
+56% Synergy $14.84
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+56% Synergy $366.32
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+51% Synergy $1459.07
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+50% Synergy $1076.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+46% Synergy $125.34

Creatures

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

Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+72% Synergy $13.30
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+72% Synergy $33.80
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+66% Synergy $2.44
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+65% Synergy $3.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+64% Synergy $0.41
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+63% Synergy $25.79
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+62% Synergy $0.35
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+62% Synergy $1.15
Twinshot Sniper Twinshot Sniper
+60% Synergy $0.25
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+59% Synergy $2.54
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+59% Synergy $18.98
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+59% Synergy $21.37
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+56% Synergy $2.15
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+55% Synergy $3.83
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+54% Synergy $0.25
Endurance Endurance
+51% Synergy $3.87
Mistmoon Griffin Mistmoon Griffin
+51% Synergy $0.24
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+50% Synergy $5.08
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+48% Synergy $1.46
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+47% Synergy $45.74
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+46% Synergy $1.26
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+44% Synergy $52.63
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+43% Synergy $13.43
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+39% Synergy $0.28
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+34% Synergy $0.32
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+34% Synergy $1.09
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+32% Synergy $2.62
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+32% Synergy $0.81
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $8.30
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+28% Synergy $0.32
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+28% Synergy $5.65
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+28% Synergy $1.38
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+25% Synergy $0.33
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+23% Synergy $0.68
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+19% Synergy $1.40
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+19% Synergy $0.40
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+18% Synergy $4.77
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+18% Synergy $11.90
Reveillark Reveillark
+18% Synergy $0.76
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+16% Synergy $5.56
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+16% Synergy $0.80
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+16% Synergy $0.47
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+15% Synergy $6.85
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $8.52
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+14% Synergy $0.46
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
+14% Synergy $0.32
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+13% Synergy $0.27
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+12% Synergy $5.37
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+12% Synergy $3.22
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+5% Synergy $57.30

Instants

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

Pyroblast Pyroblast
+70% Synergy $11.06
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+68% Synergy $5.02
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+68% Synergy $12.00
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+60% Synergy $7.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+57% Synergy $68.53
Abrade Abrade
+50% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+48% Synergy $3.35
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+40% Synergy $3.42
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+28% Synergy $9.87
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+22% Synergy $8.82
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+18% Synergy $0.61
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+17% Synergy $1.03
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+17% Synergy $16.35
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $6.23
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+14% Synergy $1.91
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+10% Synergy $31.13
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $8.23
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.64
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+9% Synergy $0.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+7% Synergy $3.78
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.38
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+6% Synergy $4.62
Get Lost Get Lost
+5% Synergy $4.22
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+5% Synergy $1.96
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $5.88
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.05
Beast Within Beast Within
-23% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+57% Synergy $49.21
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+37% Synergy $25.19
Altar of Bone Altar of Bone
+35% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+27% Synergy $5.44
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+22% Synergy $2.65
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $8.94
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+15% Synergy $2.51
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+13% Synergy $0.47
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+11% Synergy $0.23
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.61
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $5.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $12.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.32
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $41.60
Three Visits Three Visits
-22% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-27% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-32% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-36% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+22% Synergy $2.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+20% Synergy $101.75
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+6% Synergy $1.22
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.83

Enchantments

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

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+56% Synergy $3.70
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+56% Synergy $0.40
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+55% Synergy $2.76
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+49% Synergy $26.85
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+43% Synergy $6.09
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+40% Synergy $1.35
High Noon High Noon
+33% Synergy $4.08
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+21% Synergy $0.71
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $0.84
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+14% Synergy $0.48
Root Maze Root Maze
+6% Synergy $4.78
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+5% Synergy $1.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $6.36
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $10.76
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $0.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $53.72
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-21% Synergy $5.31

Planeswalkers

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

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+24% Synergy $3.41

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+56% Synergy $53.40
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+31% Synergy $2.75
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+28% Synergy $4.90
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+19% Synergy $6.08
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+63% Synergy $38.08
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+36% Synergy $105.77
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+15% Synergy $43.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $73.71
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $6.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+64% Synergy $32.22
City of Brass City of Brass
+63% Synergy $9.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+63% Synergy $36.10
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+62% Synergy $33.09
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+62% Synergy $48.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+61% Synergy $30.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+57% Synergy $17.82
Taiga Taiga
+55% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+55% Synergy $15.52
Plateau Plateau
+54% Synergy $344.09
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+53% Synergy $33.45
Savannah Savannah
+53% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+51% Synergy $11.42
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+50% Synergy $17.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+48% Synergy $38.66
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+42% Synergy $7.78
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+40% Synergy $7.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+39% Synergy $49.78
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+38% Synergy $11.55
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+33% Synergy $16.20
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+30% Synergy $4.63
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+25% Synergy $2.20
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $8.94
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+15% Synergy $2.51
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+15% Synergy $18.42
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+13% Synergy $4.07
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $11.24
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $8.80
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+11% Synergy $3.96
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+10% Synergy $34.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $39.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $2.82
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+8% Synergy $7.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $17.38
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.43
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $1.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.36
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.25
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-23% Synergy $0.63
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-24% Synergy $0.35
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-27% Synergy $17.41
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-31% Synergy $0.36
Forest Forest
-33% Synergy $0.08
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-33% Synergy $0.35
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-33% Synergy $0.29
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-44% Synergy $0.38
Plains Plains
-48% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-56% 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
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
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
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Iname, Life Aspect Iname, Life Aspect
Yasova Dragonclaw Yasova Dragonclaw
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
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
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kodama of the East Tree Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble