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Preston Garvey, Minuteman
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

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

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#960 Current Rank
#1159 Last Week
#854 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Preston Garvey, Minuteman.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Preston Garvey, Minuteman decks.

Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+2% Synergy $1.43
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+1% Synergy $0.43
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
-1% Synergy $1.00
Genji Glove Genji Glove
-4% Synergy $4.85
Tifa, Martial Artist Tifa, Martial Artist
-7% Synergy $1.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Preston Garvey, Minuteman's abilities and overall game plan.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+75% Synergy $0.40
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+72% Synergy $0.30
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+70% Synergy $0.31
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+64% Synergy $3.30
Rancor Rancor
+63% Synergy $0.86
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+62% Synergy $2.61
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+61% Synergy $0.27
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+61% Synergy $4.81
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+61% Synergy $1.46
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+57% Synergy $3.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Preston Garvey, Minuteman decks.

Well Rested Well Rested
+57% Synergy $1.80
Strong Back Strong Back
+55% Synergy $1.28
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+54% Synergy $0.49
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+53% Synergy $0.11
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+52% Synergy $0.20
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+52% Synergy $2.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+51% Synergy $0.88
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+22% Synergy $11.10
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $349.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.06
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $26.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $46.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Preston Garvey, Minuteman's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
+50% Synergy $0.15
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+50% Synergy $0.27
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+48% Synergy $0.08
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+47% Synergy $14.00
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+45% Synergy $0.82
Cass, Hand of Vengeance Cass, Hand of Vengeance
+44% Synergy $0.13
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+44% Synergy $0.82
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+40% Synergy $0.41
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+39% Synergy $1.97
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+39% Synergy $1.23
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+39% Synergy $1.88
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+38% Synergy $0.89
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
+37% Synergy $1.77
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+36% Synergy $0.45
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+36% Synergy $0.73
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+34% Synergy $11.86
Gylwain, Casting Director Gylwain, Casting Director
+32% Synergy $0.25
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+31% Synergy $1.52
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+28% Synergy $0.20
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+28% Synergy $0.54
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+25% Synergy $1.07
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+20% Synergy $8.07
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+20% Synergy $0.23
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.10
Brotherhood Outcast Brotherhood Outcast
+19% Synergy $0.17
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+19% Synergy $0.74
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+19% Synergy $4.73
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+18% Synergy $1.83
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+18% Synergy $0.84
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.34
Gunner Conscript Gunner Conscript
+16% Synergy $0.10
Super Mutant Scavenger Super Mutant Scavenger
+16% Synergy $0.07
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+14% Synergy $0.12
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+14% Synergy $0.31
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+13% Synergy $4.61
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+13% Synergy $0.52
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+13% Synergy $41.03
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.41
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+12% Synergy $1.32
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+12% Synergy $0.18
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+12% Synergy $0.53
Feather, Radiant Arbiter Feather, Radiant Arbiter
+12% Synergy $0.28
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+11% Synergy $0.09
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+11% Synergy $4.08
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ian the Reckless Ian the Reckless
+8% Synergy $0.13
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+4% Synergy $1.70
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+2% Synergy $1.33
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $9.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Preston Garvey, Minuteman safe.

Inventory Management Inventory Management
+42% Synergy $6.05
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+21% Synergy $0.34
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+16% Synergy $0.08
Break Down Break Down
+13% Synergy $0.11
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+9% Synergy $0.30
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $4.11
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $0.63
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.59
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $16.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.84
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-9% Synergy $4.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Preston Garvey, Minuteman's game plan and control the board.

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+48% Synergy $0.20
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+24% Synergy $1.94
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.13
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+16% Synergy $8.66
Single Combat Single Combat
+15% Synergy $0.47
Retether Retether
+11% Synergy $2.78
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+11% Synergy $0.55
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+9% Synergy $0.16
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+7% Synergy $0.89
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $130.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.73
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+2% Synergy $2.07
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.69
Three Visits Three Visits
-15% Synergy $6.32
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $0.45
Cultivate Cultivate
-19% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-19% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+19% Synergy $5.90
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+19% Synergy $5.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.30
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+12% Synergy $1.99
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+11% Synergy $2.53
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.86
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.11
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+7% Synergy $0.16
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.12
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $1.02
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+5% Synergy $8.68
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.77
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+4% Synergy $0.21
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+4% Synergy $1.33
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+4% Synergy $0.11
Power Fist Power Fist
+3% Synergy $9.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Preston Garvey, Minuteman's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Idolized Idolized
+51% Synergy $0.75
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+43% Synergy $1.07
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+41% Synergy $18.73
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+41% Synergy $0.19
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+39% Synergy $0.35
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+38% Synergy $7.81
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+37% Synergy $0.13
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+35% Synergy $4.03
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+34% Synergy $0.65
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+33% Synergy $3.14
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+33% Synergy $0.43
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+32% Synergy $0.55
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.35
Animal Friend Animal Friend
+26% Synergy $0.18
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+24% Synergy $1.52
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+22% Synergy $2.00
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+21% Synergy $0.95
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+20% Synergy $0.13
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+19% Synergy $1.04
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+18% Synergy $0.17
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $2.67
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+18% Synergy $1.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+17% Synergy $1.43
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+17% Synergy $4.05
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.52
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+16% Synergy $0.14
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+16% Synergy $5.35
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+15% Synergy $0.87
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+15% Synergy $0.09
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.15
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+14% Synergy $0.23
Ossification Ossification
+14% Synergy $0.33
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+13% Synergy $2.36
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+13% Synergy $0.12
New Horizons New Horizons
+13% Synergy $0.21
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+12% Synergy $0.41
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+11% Synergy $0.44
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+11% Synergy $3.32
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+11% Synergy $0.32
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+10% Synergy $4.44
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.26
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+10% Synergy $3.03
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+10% Synergy $1.28
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+9% Synergy $3.49
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+8% Synergy $21.70
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+8% Synergy $0.06
Market Festival Market Festival
+7% Synergy $0.11
Unbridled Growth Unbridled Growth
+7% Synergy $0.09
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-1% Synergy $3.37
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $5.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Preston Garvey, Minuteman to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+10% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+36% Synergy $6.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+16% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $1.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.46
Junktown Junktown
+10% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+7% Synergy $0.58
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.22
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+1% Synergy $0.22
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $29.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.75
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Preston Garvey, Minuteman decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.35
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+24% Synergy $0.98
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+23% Synergy $0.81
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+22% Synergy $0.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+19% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+19% Synergy $0.15
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+19% Synergy $0.42
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+17% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+16% Synergy $0.15
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+16% Synergy $0.21
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+16% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+10% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.15
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+9% Synergy $0.74
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+6% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+5% Synergy $0.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $11.54
Spire Garden Spire Garden
0% Synergy $10.72
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $4.49
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $328.61
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $9.48
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.14
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-1% Synergy $0.20
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $6.00
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $8.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $1.99
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.18
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-2% Synergy $0.19
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.06
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $12.69
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $7.79
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $14.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.53
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-4% Synergy $1.58
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $9.47
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.11
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-6% Synergy $12.70
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.36
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-12% Synergy $0.21

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