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Minwu, White Mage
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 40% +1/+1 Counters 30% Clerics 18% Aggro 2% Humans 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#943 Current Rank
#1131 Last Week
#1071 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Minwu, White Mage.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Minwu, White Mage decks.

Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+15% Synergy $0.29
Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+9% Synergy $0.17
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+7% Synergy $2.14
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.72
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Minwu, White Mage's abilities and overall game plan.

Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+73% Synergy $0.38
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+72% Synergy $2.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $3.99
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+67% Synergy $6.30
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+66% Synergy $0.31
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+66% Synergy $1.98
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+65% Synergy $0.27
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+62% Synergy $0.29
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+62% Synergy $5.77
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+57% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Minwu, White Mage decks.

Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+57% Synergy $8.86
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+57% Synergy $4.65
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+56% Synergy $5.07
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+56% Synergy $2.81
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+52% Synergy $0.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+47% Synergy $4.03
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+47% Synergy $7.69
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Minwu, White Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+54% Synergy $0.44
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.95
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+48% Synergy $0.34
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+43% Synergy $0.73
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+38% Synergy $8.04
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+36% Synergy $0.66
Kor Celebrant Kor Celebrant
+36% Synergy $0.11
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+35% Synergy $0.25
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+35% Synergy $3.62
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+34% Synergy $3.92
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+32% Synergy $0.25
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+31% Synergy $0.29
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+30% Synergy $2.17
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+29% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Devoted Akroma's Devoted
+28% Synergy $0.18
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+28% Synergy $10.94
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+27% Synergy $13.69
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $6.82
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+27% Synergy $1.22
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+26% Synergy $0.48
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+26% Synergy $0.25
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+25% Synergy $9.20
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+25% Synergy $17.59
Star Charter Star Charter
+23% Synergy $0.19
Moonlit Lamenter Moonlit Lamenter
+23% Synergy $0.18
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+22% Synergy $1.74
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+21% Synergy $2.97
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+21% Synergy $46.57
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+19% Synergy $2.57
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+18% Synergy $0.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+17% Synergy $0.37
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+17% Synergy $0.20
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+17% Synergy $22.85
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+16% Synergy $0.31
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+16% Synergy $0.43
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.43
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+16% Synergy $0.35
Doubtless One Doubtless One
+15% Synergy $0.19
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+14% Synergy $0.30
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.24
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+13% Synergy $0.76
Beloved Chaplain Beloved Chaplain
+13% Synergy $0.36
Soulmender Soulmender
+13% Synergy $0.23
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+13% Synergy $3.66
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+13% Synergy $0.30
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+12% Synergy $0.37
Ancestor's Prophet Ancestor's Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.54
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+10% Synergy $3.64
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+7% Synergy $64.01
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Minwu, White Mage safe.

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+34% Synergy $2.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.30
Riot Control Riot Control
+16% Synergy $0.38
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+12% Synergy $0.23
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+11% Synergy $0.46
Revitalize Revitalize
+10% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $15.93
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+10% Synergy $0.49
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $5.58
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.08
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.51
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.42
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.12
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+3% Synergy $1.28
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.15
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+2% Synergy $10.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Get Lost Get Lost
+0% Synergy $4.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.79
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.14
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $1.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $22.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.07
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Minwu, White Mage's game plan and control the board.

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+37% Synergy $9.93
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+20% Synergy $5.02
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+10% Synergy $2.29
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+8% Synergy $0.24
Winnowing Winnowing
+7% Synergy $0.33
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+6% Synergy $0.44
Exorcise Exorcise
+4% Synergy $0.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.82
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+3% Synergy $5.51
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.41
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.33
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+2% Synergy $0.60
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+0% Synergy $4.62
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+44% Synergy $5.22
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $24.31
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+28% Synergy $0.57
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+26% Synergy $2.84
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+24% Synergy $0.16
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+23% Synergy $0.65
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+19% Synergy $0.13
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $5.12
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+11% Synergy $19.12
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+10% Synergy $4.20
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+10% Synergy $0.30
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy $10.84
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $70.05
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $6.27
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+0% Synergy $1.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-2% Synergy $5.50
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
-3% Synergy $8.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-4% Synergy $15.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Minwu, White Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+46% Synergy $2.39
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+38% Synergy $2.25
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+28% Synergy $0.51
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+27% Synergy $5.61
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+23% Synergy $0.82
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+21% Synergy $0.62
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+21% Synergy $0.47
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $0.60
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+11% Synergy $0.54
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.65
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+8% Synergy $0.35
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+8% Synergy $7.70
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.40
Crackdown Crackdown
+7% Synergy $9.27
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $3.70
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+5% Synergy $0.38
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $6.60
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+5% Synergy $0.38
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+4% Synergy $12.68
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+3% Synergy $0.29
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $5.04
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.39
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.00
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.54
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $9.15
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+0% Synergy $6.38
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
-1% Synergy $1.96
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.72
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $13.49
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $0.59
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $8.10

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Minwu, White Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+14% Synergy $10.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+50% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+40% Synergy $0.78
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+21% Synergy $0.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+19% Synergy $24.17
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $7.37
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.59
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.03
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.80
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.18
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.36
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Karoo Karoo
+0% Synergy $1.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+0% Synergy $51.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.52
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $4.72
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.33
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-5% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.90
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.99

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+43% Synergy $0.38
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $3.17
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+7% Synergy $0.40
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+7% Synergy $1.11
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+0% Synergy $35.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Minwu, White Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+26% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.31
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.37
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+6% Synergy $0.95
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.54
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Minwu, White Mage.

Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Field Medic
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Shanna, Purifying Blade Shanna, Purifying Blade
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth