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Preston Garvey, Minuteman
Price tag $0.38

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

#994 Current Rank
#1133 Last Week
#900 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.

Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+16% Synergy $0.28
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.09
Dimensional Exile Dimensional Exile
+2% Synergy $0.19
Level Up Level Up
+1% Synergy $1.35
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
0% Synergy $0.60

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 $0.48
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+72% Synergy $0.31
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+69% Synergy $0.41
Rancor Rancor
+63% Synergy $1.37
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+60% Synergy $3.73
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+60% Synergy $5.35
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+60% Synergy $0.35
Well Rested Well Rested
+60% Synergy $2.11
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+56% Synergy $2.86
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+56% Synergy $5.79

Top Cards

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

Strong Back Strong Back
+56% Synergy $1.00
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+56% Synergy $1.97
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+54% Synergy $4.18
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+54% Synergy $0.33
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+53% Synergy $0.26
Idolized Idolized
+50% Synergy $0.65
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+48% Synergy $1.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+19% Synergy $13.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+11% Synergy $350.61
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $7.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $50.17
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $24.84

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
+51% Synergy $0.25
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+48% Synergy $10.28
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+48% Synergy $0.14
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+48% Synergy $0.42
Cass, Hand of Vengeance Cass, Hand of Vengeance
+47% Synergy $0.26
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+42% Synergy $1.20
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+41% Synergy $2.26
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+41% Synergy $0.61
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+38% Synergy $2.45
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
+37% Synergy $0.48
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+36% Synergy $3.56
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+36% Synergy $1.56
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+35% Synergy $2.55
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+34% Synergy $0.69
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+33% Synergy $0.95
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+30% Synergy $0.29
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+30% Synergy $11.89
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+30% Synergy $2.23
Gylwain, Casting Director Gylwain, Casting Director
+28% Synergy $0.30
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+28% Synergy $0.40
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+24% Synergy $1.35
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+21% Synergy $0.28
Brotherhood Outcast Brotherhood Outcast
+21% Synergy $0.26
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+20% Synergy $0.29
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.17
Gunner Conscript Gunner Conscript
+18% Synergy $0.12
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.60
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+17% Synergy $5.66
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+17% Synergy $0.41
Super Mutant Scavenger Super Mutant Scavenger
+17% Synergy $0.23
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+17% Synergy $1.15
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+17% Synergy $6.07
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+16% Synergy $2.68
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+15% Synergy $0.38
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+13% Synergy $0.18
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+13% Synergy $0.35
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+12% Synergy $3.99
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+12% Synergy $4.79
Feather, Radiant Arbiter Feather, Radiant Arbiter
+12% Synergy $0.32
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+11% Synergy $0.23
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.31
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+11% Synergy $0.72
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+11% Synergy $0.19
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+10% Synergy $42.70
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+10% Synergy $1.81
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+9% Synergy $0.25
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.38
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+2% Synergy $2.52
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+1% Synergy $3.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Inventory Management Inventory Management
+42% Synergy $2.97
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+21% Synergy $0.52
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+18% Synergy $0.13
Break Down Break Down
+15% Synergy $0.18
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+8% Synergy $0.45
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $4.44
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.37
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.06
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.71
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $66.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $18.77
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-8% Synergy $3.73

Sorceries

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

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+47% Synergy $0.38
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+22% Synergy $3.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+19% Synergy $0.77
Single Combat Single Combat
+17% Synergy $0.50
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+15% Synergy $9.90
Retether Retether
+12% Synergy $4.38
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+10% Synergy $0.29
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+10% Synergy $0.71
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.30
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $3.49
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.56
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.34
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-15% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-20% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+20% Synergy $12.39
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+19% Synergy $3.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.00
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+13% Synergy $2.67
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $3.61
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.59
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.90
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+7% Synergy $0.27
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.20
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $0.91
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.20
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+5% Synergy $0.30
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+5% Synergy $0.25
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.19
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $12.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+48% Synergy $3.25
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+43% Synergy $0.27
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+40% Synergy $1.39
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+37% Synergy $0.34
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+36% Synergy $27.96
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+35% Synergy $0.12
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+34% Synergy $11.19
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+32% Synergy $5.01
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+32% Synergy $0.75
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+32% Synergy $3.51
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+31% Synergy $3.65
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+31% Synergy $0.50
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+30% Synergy $0.36
Animal Friend Animal Friend
+27% Synergy $0.30
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+23% Synergy $2.12
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+20% Synergy $1.02
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+20% Synergy $1.43
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+19% Synergy $1.03
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+18% Synergy $0.29
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $2.62
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+18% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+16% Synergy $2.76
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+16% Synergy $4.38
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+16% Synergy $0.40
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+15% Synergy $1.86
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+15% Synergy $1.57
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+15% Synergy $0.17
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+14% Synergy $8.52
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+14% Synergy $0.26
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+13% Synergy $0.27
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+13% Synergy $0.27
Ossification Ossification
+13% Synergy $0.25
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+12% Synergy $4.37
New Horizons New Horizons
+12% Synergy $0.23
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+11% Synergy $0.57
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.73
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+10% Synergy $4.15
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+10% Synergy $0.38
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+9% Synergy $0.37
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+9% Synergy $3.67
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+9% Synergy $4.72
Super State Super State
+8% Synergy $15.07
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $5.28
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+8% Synergy $0.18
Market Festival Market Festival
+7% Synergy $0.15
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+6% Synergy $17.47
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-1% Synergy $6.81
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-3% Synergy $5.67

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+9% Synergy $1.24

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+35% Synergy $7.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $1.16
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+17% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.28
Junktown Junktown
+11% Synergy $0.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.44
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+7% Synergy $0.46
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.29
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.30
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $45.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $14.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.01
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.77
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.53
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.44

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
+30% Synergy $0.36
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+23% Synergy $0.75
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+22% Synergy $0.19
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+21% Synergy $0.33
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+20% Synergy $0.34
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+20% Synergy $0.24
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+20% Synergy $0.37
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+19% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+19% Synergy $0.27
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+19% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+18% Synergy $0.33
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $1.03
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+8% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+8% Synergy $0.43
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+8% Synergy $0.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.22
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
0% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $6.06
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-1% Synergy $0.30
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $331.42
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.80
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-3% Synergy $17.11
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $2.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-3% Synergy $2.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-5% Synergy $1.97
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-5% Synergy $0.40
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-7% Synergy $17.78
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $7.32
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $11.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $29.10
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $0.81
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $8.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $18.84
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-9% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $11.47
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-11% Synergy $0.23

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