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Preston Garvey, Minuteman
Price tag $0.29

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

#1260 Current Rank
#1246 Last Week
#1018 Past 2 Years

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.

Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+5% Synergy $0.24
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+4% Synergy $2.28
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+0% Synergy $4.11
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+0% Synergy $0.31
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.92

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 $0.65
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+72% Synergy $0.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+68% Synergy $0.43
Rancor Rancor
+62% Synergy $1.64
Well Rested Well Rested
+60% Synergy $2.74
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+59% Synergy $0.38
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+59% Synergy $8.31
Strong Back Strong Back
+57% Synergy $1.55
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+57% Synergy $4.73
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+56% Synergy $1.61

Top Cards

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

Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+55% Synergy $0.35
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+54% Synergy $3.33
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+53% Synergy $4.73
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+52% Synergy $0.27
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
+51% Synergy $0.27
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+51% Synergy $4.01
Idolized Idolized
+49% Synergy $1.67
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+46% Synergy $22.38
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+17% Synergy $14.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $480.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.90
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $28.68

Creatures

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

Cass, Hand of Vengeance Cass, Hand of Vengeance
+47% Synergy $0.32
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+47% Synergy $0.28
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+44% Synergy $0.44
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+41% Synergy $0.24
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+41% Synergy $0.68
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+38% Synergy $3.01
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
+36% Synergy $0.44
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+36% Synergy $0.31
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+35% Synergy $1.29
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+35% Synergy $0.50
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+32% Synergy $0.79
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+31% Synergy $2.06
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+30% Synergy $0.23
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+30% Synergy $0.31
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+29% Synergy $12.74
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+28% Synergy $9.39
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+26% Synergy $0.91
Gylwain, Casting Director Gylwain, Casting Director
+26% Synergy $0.37
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+21% Synergy $0.89
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+21% Synergy $0.28
Brotherhood Outcast Brotherhood Outcast
+21% Synergy $0.32
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+20% Synergy $0.21
Gunner Conscript Gunner Conscript
+19% Synergy $0.23
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
+18% Synergy $0.21
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.72
Super Mutant Scavenger Super Mutant Scavenger
+18% Synergy $0.28
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+16% Synergy $5.33
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+16% Synergy $0.42
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+16% Synergy $7.07
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+15% Synergy $0.38
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+14% Synergy $5.01
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+13% Synergy $2.81
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+13% Synergy $0.23
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+11% Synergy $0.31
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.28
Feather, Radiant Arbiter Feather, Radiant Arbiter
+10% Synergy $0.37
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+10% Synergy $0.42
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+10% Synergy $4.30
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+10% Synergy $4.77
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+10% Synergy $0.28
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+10% Synergy $0.26
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+9% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+9% Synergy $12.45
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.35
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+8% Synergy $65.04
Ian the Reckless Ian the Reckless
+8% Synergy $0.20
Moira Brown, Guide Author Moira Brown, Guide Author
+6% Synergy $0.22
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+2% Synergy $1.98
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+0% Synergy $4.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $11.93

Instants

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

Inventory Management Inventory Management
+41% Synergy $3.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.35
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+18% Synergy $0.18
Break Down Break Down
+15% Synergy $0.23
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+8% Synergy $0.37
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $0.35
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.94
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.51
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $67.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $22.27
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-8% Synergy $4.27

Sorceries

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

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+44% Synergy $0.33
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+19% Synergy $2.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $0.87
Single Combat Single Combat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+14% Synergy $11.69
Retether Retether
+11% Synergy $20.36
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+10% Synergy $0.30
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+9% Synergy $0.71
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.54
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+2% Synergy $6.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.55
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.48
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-15% Synergy $5.30
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-21% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+20% Synergy $14.39
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+18% Synergy $4.81
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+13% Synergy $1.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.91
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $3.80
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+7% Synergy $0.27
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+7% Synergy $3.22
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.62
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.25
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $1.35
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+5% Synergy $0.28
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+5% Synergy $0.24
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.43
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $13.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+45% Synergy $2.56
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+44% Synergy $1.64
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+43% Synergy $0.24
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+38% Synergy $1.61
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+35% Synergy $0.23
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+34% Synergy $0.38
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+32% Synergy $33.03
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+31% Synergy $0.31
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+31% Synergy $10.61
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+31% Synergy $0.27
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+30% Synergy $4.75
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+30% Synergy $0.33
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+28% Synergy $0.41
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+28% Synergy $1.56
Animal Friend Animal Friend
+26% Synergy $0.32
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+22% Synergy $2.28
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+18% Synergy $6.04
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+18% Synergy $4.57
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+18% Synergy $1.03
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+17% Synergy $0.32
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $5.54
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+17% Synergy $0.28
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+16% Synergy $1.21
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+16% Synergy $0.69
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+15% Synergy $0.41
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.97
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+14% Synergy $0.20
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.33
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+14% Synergy $0.57
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+13% Synergy $0.35
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+12% Synergy $0.31
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ossification Ossification
+11% Synergy $0.29
New Horizons New Horizons
+11% Synergy $0.21
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+10% Synergy $4.43
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+10% Synergy $0.31
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+10% Synergy $0.44
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+10% Synergy $1.03
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+9% Synergy $0.40
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+9% Synergy $7.52
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+8% Synergy $0.54
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+7% Synergy $0.38
Super State Super State
+7% Synergy $21.17
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+7% Synergy $5.63
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+4% Synergy $18.46
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-1% Synergy $7.00
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-2% Synergy $5.50

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+8% Synergy $1.20

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+33% Synergy $12.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.36
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+18% Synergy $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.33
Junktown Junktown
+11% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.33
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+6% Synergy $0.36
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.53
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $51.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $15.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.05
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.50
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $4.68
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $1.10

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 $0.33
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+23% Synergy $0.28
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+22% Synergy $0.37
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+21% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+21% Synergy $1.10
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+20% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+19% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+19% Synergy $0.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+19% Synergy $0.32
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+19% Synergy $0.28
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.25
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+11% Synergy $0.29
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.35
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+9% Synergy $0.36
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+8% Synergy $0.29
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+7% Synergy $0.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+0% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+0% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $2.00
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
0% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $2.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $356.24
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $2.65
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $16.56
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.40
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $17.44
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $2.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-4% Synergy $2.23
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-7% Synergy $17.04
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $1.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-8% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $32.91
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-10% Synergy $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-10% Synergy $10.08
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $7.38
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $17.45
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $7.99
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $11.86

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