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Minsc, Beloved Ranger
Price tag $0.46

Legendary Creature — Human Ranger

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 25% Combo 10% Equipment 8% +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 $6.73
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+86% Synergy $10.92
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+86% Synergy $5.32
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+85% Synergy $0.62
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+85% Synergy $0.30
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+83% Synergy $16.26
Silence Silence
+83% Synergy $10.59
Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero
+82% Synergy $0.45
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+81% Synergy $17.29
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+80% Synergy $2.40

Top Cards

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

Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+80% Synergy $0.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+78% Synergy $58.07
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+78% Synergy $65.21
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+77% Synergy $10.05
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+76% Synergy $1.77
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+76% Synergy $78.99
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+75% Synergy $37.66
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+69% Synergy $51.45
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+67% Synergy $27.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+63% Synergy $7.76

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+94% Synergy $36.60
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+79% Synergy $13.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+78% Synergy $39.51
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+74% Synergy $26.56
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+70% Synergy $171.12
Gamble Gamble
+60% Synergy $16.74
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+52% Synergy $1118.84
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+49% Synergy $1578.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+48% Synergy $131.68
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+40% Synergy $396.95

Creatures

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

Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+72% Synergy $1.28
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+72% Synergy $1.83
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+71% Synergy $3.58
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+65% Synergy $13.60
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+63% Synergy $19.49
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+60% Synergy $43.84
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+57% Synergy $1.75
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+56% Synergy $0.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.43
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+52% Synergy $3.26
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+52% Synergy $2.26
Twinshot Sniper Twinshot Sniper
+50% Synergy $0.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+48% Synergy $6.42
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+47% Synergy $1.94
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+45% Synergy $0.37
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+43% Synergy $19.10
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+43% Synergy $3.23
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+43% Synergy $50.52
Endurance Endurance
+40% Synergy $4.09
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+40% Synergy $5.58
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+39% Synergy $1.48
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+36% Synergy $0.32
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+36% Synergy $0.34
Mistmoon Griffin Mistmoon Griffin
+32% Synergy $0.24
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+31% Synergy $0.58
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+31% Synergy $1.01
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+30% Synergy $5.20
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+30% Synergy $5.50
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+28% Synergy $13.10
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+27% Synergy $4.69
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+27% Synergy $0.48
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+26% Synergy $0.29
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+25% Synergy $0.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $2.95
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $2.17
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+17% Synergy $3.14
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+16% Synergy $0.31
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+16% Synergy $0.27
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+15% Synergy $3.55
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+15% Synergy $0.39
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+14% Synergy $1.16
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+13% Synergy $0.71
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+13% Synergy $0.77
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+13% Synergy $2.79
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+13% Synergy $4.07
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+13% Synergy $0.37
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+12% Synergy $0.91
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+10% Synergy $12.33
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+10% Synergy $0.91
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+10% Synergy $0.39

Instants

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

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+70% Synergy $4.24
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+70% Synergy $12.56
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+63% Synergy $6.58
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+61% Synergy $11.40
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+56% Synergy $7.21
Abrade Abrade
+38% Synergy $0.41
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+33% Synergy $0.83
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+31% Synergy $4.17
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+30% Synergy $7.97
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+24% Synergy $3.71
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+22% Synergy $8.56
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+18% Synergy $0.64
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+18% Synergy $17.68
Reprieve Reprieve
+16% Synergy $1.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.19
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $1.03
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $9.96
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+9% Synergy $5.19
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+9% Synergy $1.44
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $5.37
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.44
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $34.53
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+8% Synergy $5.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $7.61
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+6% Synergy $5.55
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-11% Synergy $5.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-21% Synergy $0.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-27% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+61% Synergy $3.84
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+33% Synergy $29.42
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+26% Synergy $3.35
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+24% Synergy $5.28
Altar of Bone Altar of Bone
+22% Synergy $10.34
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $9.35
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $2.73
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+18% Synergy $0.20
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+9% Synergy $0.58
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $5.98
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $41.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.68
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $3.62
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+71% Synergy $14.15
The One Ring The One Ring
+36% Synergy $104.30
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+26% Synergy $2.11
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+9% Synergy $1.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+48% Synergy $6.34
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+41% Synergy $28.04
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+40% Synergy $0.51
High Noon High Noon
+36% Synergy $5.51
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $2.38
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.47
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+18% Synergy $0.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $60.01
Root Maze Root Maze
+14% Synergy $4.74
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $26.54
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.81

Planeswalkers

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

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+35% Synergy $3.23
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+9% Synergy $4.90

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+66% Synergy $49.11
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+30% Synergy $3.70
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+24% Synergy $4.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+23% Synergy $5.54
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $43.89
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.29
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+69% Synergy $36.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+34% Synergy $112.13
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+21% Synergy $76.28
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $472.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.84
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $241.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.70
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.40
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $3.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+72% Synergy $28.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+71% Synergy $35.70
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+70% Synergy $53.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+68% Synergy $31.12
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+66% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+66% Synergy $11.03
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+65% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+59% Synergy $10.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+59% Synergy $29.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+54% Synergy $17.35
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+53% Synergy $7.39
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+52% Synergy $6.68
Plateau Plateau
+49% Synergy $360.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+49% Synergy $15.03
Taiga Taiga
+48% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+48% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+46% Synergy $38.56
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+42% Synergy $9.80
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $51.61
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+26% Synergy $3.35
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+23% Synergy $2.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $2.95
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+23% Synergy $4.19
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+22% Synergy $7.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $9.35
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+16% Synergy $0.57
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+14% Synergy $4.82
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $34.97
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $37.94
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+12% Synergy $0.36
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $9.24
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+11% Synergy $6.87
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $3.79
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+11% Synergy $4.40
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+10% Synergy $8.55
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+10% Synergy $14.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.05
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $1.42
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.29
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-14% Synergy $2.51
Forest Forest
-24% Synergy $0.17
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-25% Synergy $0.31
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-27% Synergy $16.40
Plains Plains
-37% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
-54% Synergy $0.16

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
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
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
Iname, Life Aspect Iname, Life Aspect
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
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
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kodama of the East Tree Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
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
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Phabine, Boss's Confidant Phabine, Boss's Confidant
Marath, Will of the Wild Marath, Will of the Wild
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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