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Minsc, Beloved Ranger: Stax
Price tag $0.43

Legendary Creature — Human Ranger

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Naya

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 28% Combo 10% Equipment 9% +1/+1 Counters 5% Stax 4%
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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 $6.29
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+86% Synergy $10.93
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+86% Synergy $4.67
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+85% Synergy $0.60
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+85% Synergy $0.27
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+83% Synergy $16.22
Silence Silence
+83% Synergy $8.45
Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero
+82% Synergy $0.43
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+81% Synergy $16.47
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+80% Synergy $2.47

Top Cards

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

Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+80% Synergy $0.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+78% Synergy $58.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+78% Synergy $68.53
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+77% Synergy $9.89
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+76% Synergy $2.76
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+76% Synergy $78.01
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+75% Synergy $33.80
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+69% Synergy $49.21
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+67% Synergy $25.79
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+63% Synergy $13.48

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+94% Synergy $35.35
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+79% Synergy $14.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+78% Synergy $36.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+74% Synergy $26.55
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+70% Synergy $158.66
Gamble Gamble
+60% Synergy $14.84
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+52% Synergy $1076.87
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+49% Synergy $1459.07
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+48% Synergy $125.34
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+40% Synergy $366.32

Creatures

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

Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+72% Synergy $1.27
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+72% Synergy $1.46
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+71% Synergy $3.83
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+65% Synergy $13.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+63% Synergy $21.37
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+60% Synergy $45.74
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+57% Synergy $1.15
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+56% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.41
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+52% Synergy $3.18
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+52% Synergy $2.15
Twinshot Sniper Twinshot Sniper
+50% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+48% Synergy $8.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+47% Synergy $2.54
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+45% Synergy $0.35
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+43% Synergy $18.98
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+43% Synergy $2.44
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+43% Synergy $52.63
Endurance Endurance
+40% Synergy $3.87
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+40% Synergy $5.65
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+39% Synergy $1.26
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+36% Synergy $0.33
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+36% Synergy $0.32
Mistmoon Griffin Mistmoon Griffin
+32% Synergy $0.24
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+31% Synergy $0.68
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+31% Synergy $1.09
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+30% Synergy $5.08
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+30% Synergy $4.77
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+28% Synergy $13.43
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+27% Synergy $5.56
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+27% Synergy $0.40
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+26% Synergy $0.28
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+25% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $2.82
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $1.38
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+17% Synergy $3.22
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+16% Synergy $0.32
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+16% Synergy $0.29
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+15% Synergy $2.62
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+15% Synergy $0.38
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+14% Synergy $2.04
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+13% Synergy $1.35
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+13% Synergy $0.80
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+13% Synergy $3.03
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+13% Synergy $3.91
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+13% Synergy $0.39
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+12% Synergy $1.40
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+10% Synergy $8.52
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+10% Synergy $0.81
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+10% Synergy $0.46

Instants

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

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+70% Synergy $5.02
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+70% Synergy $11.06
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+63% Synergy $6.09
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+61% Synergy $12.00
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+56% Synergy $7.30
Abrade Abrade
+38% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+33% Synergy $3.35
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+31% Synergy $6.23
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+30% Synergy $8.82
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+24% Synergy $3.42
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+22% Synergy $9.87
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+18% Synergy $0.61
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+18% Synergy $16.35
Reprieve Reprieve
+16% Synergy $1.64
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.44
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $1.03
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $9.90
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+9% Synergy $4.62
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+9% Synergy $1.09
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $5.78
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.50
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $31.13
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+8% Synergy $4.85
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $5.88
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+6% Synergy $8.23
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-11% Synergy $4.10
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy $0.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-27% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+61% Synergy $3.59
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+33% Synergy $25.19
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+26% Synergy $2.51
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+24% Synergy $5.44
Altar of Bone Altar of Bone
+22% Synergy $9.41
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $8.94
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $2.65
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+18% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+9% Synergy $0.47
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $5.80
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $41.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $5.28
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $2.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+71% Synergy $14.98
The One Ring The One Ring
+36% Synergy $101.75
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+26% Synergy $2.25
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+9% Synergy $1.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+48% Synergy $6.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+41% Synergy $26.85
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+40% Synergy $0.71
High Noon High Noon
+36% Synergy $4.08
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $3.70
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.40
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+18% Synergy $0.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $53.72
Root Maze Root Maze
+14% Synergy $4.78
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $29.28
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.35

Planeswalkers

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

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+35% Synergy $3.41
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+9% Synergy $4.44

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+66% Synergy $53.40
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+30% Synergy $2.75
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+24% Synergy $4.90
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+23% Synergy $6.08
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $39.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $15.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.32
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+69% Synergy $38.08
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+34% Synergy $105.77
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+21% Synergy $73.71
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $459.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $229.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.60
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $6.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+72% Synergy $32.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+71% Synergy $36.10
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+70% Synergy $48.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+68% Synergy $30.45
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+66% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+66% Synergy $9.98
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+65% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+59% Synergy $11.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+59% Synergy $33.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+54% Synergy $17.82
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+53% Synergy $7.78
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+52% Synergy $7.19
Plateau Plateau
+49% Synergy $344.09
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+49% Synergy $15.52
Taiga Taiga
+48% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+48% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+46% Synergy $38.66
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+42% Synergy $11.55
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $49.78
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+26% Synergy $2.51
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+23% Synergy $2.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $2.82
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+23% Synergy $4.63
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+22% Synergy $16.20
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $8.94
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+16% Synergy $0.59
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+14% Synergy $6.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $39.06
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $34.38
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+12% Synergy $0.39
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $8.80
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+11% Synergy $17.38
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $8.75
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+11% Synergy $4.07
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+10% Synergy $7.20
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+10% Synergy $15.65
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.36
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.26
Brushland Brushland
-3% Synergy $1.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.02
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-14% Synergy $2.05
Forest Forest
-24% Synergy $0.08
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-25% Synergy $0.35
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-27% Synergy $17.41
Plains Plains
-37% Synergy $0.07
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
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