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Minsc, Beloved Ranger
Price tag $0.43

Legendary Creature — Human Ranger

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Naya

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 24% Combo 11% Equipment 7% +1/+1 Counters 5% Stax 5%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+90% Synergy $7.20
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+86% Synergy $11.28
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+86% Synergy $5.33
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+85% Synergy $0.60
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+85% Synergy $0.38
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+83% Synergy $15.80
Silence Silence
+83% Synergy $9.27
Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero
+82% Synergy $0.87
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+81% Synergy $16.22
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+80% Synergy $2.46

Top Cards

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

Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+80% Synergy $0.67
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+78% Synergy $57.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+78% Synergy $69.27
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+77% Synergy $9.67
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+76% Synergy $2.67
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+76% Synergy $79.70
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+75% Synergy $38.92
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+69% Synergy $43.18
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+67% Synergy $30.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+63% Synergy $9.85

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+94% Synergy $36.48
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+79% Synergy $14.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+78% Synergy $35.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+74% Synergy $27.86
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+70% Synergy $165.23
Gamble Gamble
+60% Synergy $18.29
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+52% Synergy $1131.80
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+49% Synergy $1636.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+48% Synergy $134.99
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+40% Synergy $402.59

Creatures

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

Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+72% Synergy $1.65
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+72% Synergy $1.71
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+71% Synergy $3.47
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+65% Synergy $13.89
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+63% Synergy $22.70
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+60% Synergy $42.04
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+57% Synergy $1.84
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+56% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+56% Synergy $4.84
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+52% Synergy $3.06
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+52% Synergy $2.36
Twinshot Sniper Twinshot Sniper
+50% Synergy $0.29
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+48% Synergy $6.52
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+47% Synergy $2.02
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+45% Synergy $0.36
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+43% Synergy $17.30
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+43% Synergy $3.04
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+43% Synergy $50.00
Endurance Endurance
+40% Synergy $3.38
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+40% Synergy $5.30
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+39% Synergy $1.49
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+36% Synergy $0.33
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+36% Synergy $0.28
Mistmoon Griffin Mistmoon Griffin
+32% Synergy $0.23
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+31% Synergy $0.46
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+31% Synergy $1.05
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+30% Synergy $5.77
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+30% Synergy $7.07
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+28% Synergy $13.07
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+27% Synergy $5.72
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+27% Synergy $0.38
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+26% Synergy $0.31
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+25% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $4.73
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $2.22
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+17% Synergy $4.22
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+16% Synergy $0.36
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+16% Synergy $0.33
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+15% Synergy $4.43
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+15% Synergy $0.45
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+14% Synergy $2.11
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+13% Synergy $0.63
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+13% Synergy $0.77
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+13% Synergy $2.71
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+13% Synergy $4.02
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+13% Synergy $0.36
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+12% Synergy $1.27
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+10% Synergy $16.89
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+10% Synergy $0.64
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+10% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+70% Synergy $4.28
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+70% Synergy $10.08
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+63% Synergy $6.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+61% Synergy $15.77
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+56% Synergy $7.52
Abrade Abrade
+38% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+33% Synergy $0.82
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+31% Synergy $3.03
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+30% Synergy $8.67
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+24% Synergy $3.56
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+22% Synergy $12.92
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+18% Synergy $0.65
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+18% Synergy $17.99
Reprieve Reprieve
+16% Synergy $1.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $1.25
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $10.78
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+9% Synergy $5.89
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+9% Synergy $2.01
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $6.08
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.40
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $44.83
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+8% Synergy $5.56
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $9.33
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+6% Synergy $8.98
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-11% Synergy $4.89
Beast Within Beast Within
-21% Synergy $0.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-27% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+61% Synergy $3.51
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+33% Synergy $31.59
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+26% Synergy $4.70
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+24% Synergy $5.22
Altar of Bone Altar of Bone
+22% Synergy $11.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $9.03
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $3.18
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+18% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+9% Synergy $0.41
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $6.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $40.59
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.78
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $4.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $2.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+71% Synergy $11.86
The One Ring The One Ring
+36% Synergy $115.22
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+26% Synergy $2.43
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+9% Synergy $1.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+48% Synergy $5.63
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+41% Synergy $26.02
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+40% Synergy $0.48
High Noon High Noon
+36% Synergy $5.05
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $2.54
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.60
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+18% Synergy $0.43
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $61.19
Root Maze Root Maze
+14% Synergy $4.75
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $25.11
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.66

Planeswalkers

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

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+35% Synergy $3.89
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+9% Synergy $5.09

Battles

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

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+23% Synergy $13.52

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+66% Synergy $50.54
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+30% Synergy $3.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+24% Synergy $5.82
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+23% Synergy $5.59
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $3.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $38.89
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $16.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+69% Synergy $38.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+34% Synergy $120.10
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+21% Synergy $81.06
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $475.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.55
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $238.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.89
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.62
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+1% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+72% Synergy $28.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+71% Synergy $35.90
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+70% Synergy $57.96
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+68% Synergy $31.87
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+66% Synergy $36.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+66% Synergy $12.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+65% Synergy $18.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+59% Synergy $12.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+59% Synergy $28.93
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+54% Synergy $18.20
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+53% Synergy $7.54
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+52% Synergy $6.39
Plateau Plateau
+49% Synergy $379.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+49% Synergy $15.97
Taiga Taiga
+48% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+48% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+46% Synergy $37.29
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+42% Synergy $9.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $51.14
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+26% Synergy $4.70
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+23% Synergy $2.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $4.73
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+23% Synergy $4.43
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+22% Synergy $6.34
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $9.03
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+16% Synergy $0.71
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+14% Synergy $5.59
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $32.42
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $39.06
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+12% Synergy $0.39
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $8.92
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+11% Synergy $5.58
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $4.66
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+11% Synergy $4.61
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+10% Synergy $9.62
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+10% Synergy $16.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.42
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.11
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $1.55
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-14% Synergy $2.90
Forest Forest
-24% Synergy $0.08
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-25% Synergy $0.31
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-27% Synergy $16.63
Plains Plains
-37% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
-54% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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