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The Wandering Minstrel
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureHuman Bard

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How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#17 Current Rank
#29 Last Week
#273 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Wandering Minstrel.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Wandering Minstrel decks.

Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+67% Synergy $0.16
Windurst, Federation Center Windurst, Federation Center
+66% Synergy $0.10
Gohn, Town of Ruin Gohn, Town of Ruin
+66% Synergy $0.11
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+65% Synergy $0.10
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+64% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Wandering Minstrel's abilities and overall game plan.

Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy Balamb Garden, Airborne Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
+61% Synergy $0.43
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+59% Synergy $1.58
Reach the Horizon Reach the Horizon
+55% Synergy $0.21
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+55% Synergy $0.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+55% Synergy $3.56
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+55% Synergy $1.65
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+54% Synergy $2.16
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+54% Synergy $0.11
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+52% Synergy $2.81
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+52% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Wandering Minstrel decks.

Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+50% Synergy $9.39
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+49% Synergy $0.07
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+48% Synergy $0.30
Travel the Overworld Travel the Overworld
+46% Synergy $0.11
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+43% Synergy $9.57
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+42% Synergy $4.73
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+40% Synergy $2.98
Exploration Exploration
+39% Synergy $24.37
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+36% Synergy $7.70
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+32% Synergy $0.28

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+31% Synergy $3.43
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $35.51
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $6.17
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $7.91
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+5% Synergy $439.87
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $16.67
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $643.82
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $42.74
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $46.03
Intuition Intuition
+3% Synergy $180.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Wandering Minstrel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+40% Synergy $1.81
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+35% Synergy $0.37
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+35% Synergy $0.15
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+34% Synergy $2.82
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+32% Synergy $0.57
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+31% Synergy $2.97
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+31% Synergy $1.13
Sabotender Sabotender
+30% Synergy $0.17
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+30% Synergy $29.65
Omnath, Locus of Creation Omnath, Locus of Creation
+28% Synergy $2.77
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+28% Synergy $9.51
Town Greeter Town Greeter
+27% Synergy $0.08
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+27% Synergy $0.26
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+26% Synergy $1.69
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+25% Synergy $0.24
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+25% Synergy $0.32
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+25% Synergy $0.48
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+23% Synergy $2.55
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+23% Synergy $1.09
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+23% Synergy $13.18
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+21% Synergy $0.10
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+20% Synergy $5.08
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+20% Synergy $0.44
Omega, Heartless Evolution Omega, Heartless Evolution
+20% Synergy $0.10
Omnath, Locus of the Roil Omnath, Locus of the Roil
+20% Synergy $6.72
Qiqirn Merchant Qiqirn Merchant
+18% Synergy $0.03
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+18% Synergy $9.37
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+16% Synergy $8.56
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+16% Synergy $4.14
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+15% Synergy $0.35
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+15% Synergy $3.78
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
+14% Synergy $3.66
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+14% Synergy $14.70
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+14% Synergy $16.72
Six Six
+13% Synergy $6.18
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+12% Synergy $2.81
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+12% Synergy $0.20
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+12% Synergy $0.50
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+12% Synergy $2.29
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+12% Synergy $0.36
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
+11% Synergy $0.84
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+11% Synergy $2.53
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+11% Synergy $3.82
Summon: Fat Chocobo Summon: Fat Chocobo
+9% Synergy $0.06
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+9% Synergy $0.13
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+8% Synergy $4.50
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+8% Synergy $3.87
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+7% Synergy $0.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.94
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $9.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Wandering Minstrel safe.

Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+20% Synergy $0.45
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+14% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $1.38
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $1.31
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $4.75
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.65
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.62
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.18
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.32
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+6% Synergy $2.44
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+6% Synergy $13.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.51
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $14.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $18.24
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+4% Synergy $11.83
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+4% Synergy $5.03
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $6.56
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $7.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $2.94
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.93
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.88
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $7.00
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $15.17
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.85
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $6.02
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $11.08
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-1% Synergy $2.05
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $57.45
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $50.84
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $18.76
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $48.08

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Wandering Minstrel's game plan and control the board.

Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.25
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+27% Synergy $50.66
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+22% Synergy $0.33
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+21% Synergy $2.56
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+20% Synergy $8.07
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.52
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+14% Synergy $1.09
Open the Way Open the Way
+13% Synergy $4.38
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+12% Synergy $0.45
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+12% Synergy $0.05
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+12% Synergy $0.16
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+11% Synergy $0.14
Chocobo Kick Chocobo Kick
+11% Synergy $0.07
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+9% Synergy $0.13
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $5.12
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+8% Synergy $0.25
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+8% Synergy $0.33
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+7% Synergy $0.13
Gysahl Greens Gysahl Greens
+7% Synergy $0.07
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.39
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+6% Synergy $0.18
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $19.00
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+6% Synergy $0.07
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+6% Synergy $2.30
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $23.66
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $2.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.71
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+4% Synergy $0.30
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $7.96
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.23
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $113.91
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $7.79
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $2.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $58.27
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $6.22
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.44
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $1.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.67
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+32% Synergy $0.21
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+23% Synergy $0.92
World Map World Map
+21% Synergy $0.14
The Regalia The Regalia
+20% Synergy $2.30
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $3.62
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+15% Synergy $1.40
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+14% Synergy $27.19
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+11% Synergy $31.38
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $14.66
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+7% Synergy $0.05
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+6% Synergy $0.06
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+6% Synergy $0.16
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+6% Synergy $0.10
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+6% Synergy $1.27
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.05
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+6% Synergy $0.63
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+6% Synergy $0.09
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+6% Synergy $0.04
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+6% Synergy $0.12
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+6% Synergy $0.47
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+6% Synergy $0.09
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+6% Synergy $0.04
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.67
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.12
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+5% Synergy $0.78
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.24
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+5% Synergy $0.29
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+5% Synergy $0.02
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.19
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $67.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Wandering Minstrel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+30% Synergy $1.51
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+21% Synergy $1.09
Druid Class Druid Class
+21% Synergy $1.74
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+20% Synergy $2.87
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+17% Synergy $34.78
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+14% Synergy $2.19
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+14% Synergy $0.24
Spelunking Spelunking
+12% Synergy $2.07
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+11% Synergy $0.44
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo Black Chocobo Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
+10% Synergy $0.18
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+10% Synergy $70.37
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+8% Synergy $1.67
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+7% Synergy $0.37
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+7% Synergy $0.23
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+7% Synergy $1.74
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+7% Synergy $1.51
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+6% Synergy $0.61
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+6% Synergy $1.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.59
Abundance Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.84
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+5% Synergy $0.29
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+3% Synergy $6.15
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $24.26
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $24.82
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
0% Synergy $2.03
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-1% Synergy $3.87
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.00
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.94
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Wandering Minstrel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+6% Synergy $1.22
Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+5% Synergy $11.15
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+3% Synergy $3.51

Utility Lands

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

The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+49% Synergy $0.18
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+44% Synergy $0.51
Vesuva Vesuva
+21% Synergy $4.04
Maze's End Maze's End
+16% Synergy $1.24
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $5.69
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+15% Synergy $6.75
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+13% Synergy $1.51
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.27
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+10% Synergy $0.51
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+9% Synergy $0.14
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+7% Synergy $1.22
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+7% Synergy $1.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $19.15
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+6% Synergy $0.50
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $29.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $9.29
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+5% Synergy $8.20
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $1.86
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.56
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $5.70
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $977.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $24.53
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $67.47
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $71.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-17% Synergy $2.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-21% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Wandering Minstrel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+64% Synergy $0.08
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+63% Synergy $0.08
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+61% Synergy $0.09
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+61% Synergy $0.10
Vector, Imperial Capital Vector, Imperial Capital
+60% Synergy $0.07
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+59% Synergy $0.11
Capital City Capital City
+56% Synergy $0.20
Starting Town Starting Town
+55% Synergy $28.34
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+40% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+30% Synergy $0.21
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+27% Synergy $0.19
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+27% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+21% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+19% Synergy $0.20
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+17% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+16% Synergy $24.35
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.14
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.15
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.13
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.13
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+13% Synergy $6.03
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+12% Synergy $0.51
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+11% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+11% Synergy $1.87
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+11% Synergy $12.10
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.20
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+10% Synergy $0.29
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+8% Synergy $0.28
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+8% Synergy $0.20
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+8% Synergy $0.15
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $25.58
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $21.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $14.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-11% Synergy $15.55
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-12% Synergy $10.00
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-12% Synergy $14.72
The World Tree The World Tree
-14% Synergy $4.72
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.22
Forest Forest
-17% Synergy $6.00
Island Island
-20% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
-30% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
-30% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-33% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-34% Synergy $0.41

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