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The Wandering Minstrel
Price tag $0.38

Legendary CreatureHuman Bard

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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

#45 Current Rank
#40 Last Week
#158 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.

Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+2% Synergy $0.43
Seismic Sense Seismic Sense
0% Synergy $3.00
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-2% Synergy $0.20
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.55
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-4% Synergy $1.46

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
+57% Synergy $0.38
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+55% Synergy $0.88
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+52% Synergy $0.21
Reach the Horizon Reach the Horizon
+52% Synergy $0.19
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+50% Synergy $2.11
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+50% Synergy $0.15
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+50% Synergy $1.74
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+50% Synergy $1.87
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+49% Synergy $0.10
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+48% Synergy $2.58

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
+47% Synergy $11.86
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+45% Synergy $0.03
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+44% Synergy $0.29
Travel the Overworld Travel the Overworld
+42% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+41% Synergy $6.32
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+40% Synergy $7.94
Exploration Exploration
+38% Synergy $30.05
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+38% Synergy $3.77
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+33% Synergy $7.95
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+30% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+31% Synergy $5.04
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $41.01
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+8% Synergy $5.64
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $8.47
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $20.19
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+6% Synergy $478.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $44.22
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $716.12
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $13.26
Intuition Intuition
+4% Synergy $190.59

Creatures

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

Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+37% Synergy $3.66
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+33% Synergy $0.38
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+32% Synergy $0.11
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+31% Synergy $3.91
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+30% Synergy $3.45
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+28% Synergy $0.66
Sabotender Sabotender
+28% Synergy $0.11
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+28% Synergy $1.00
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+28% Synergy $1.10
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+27% Synergy $22.41
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+27% Synergy $13.86
Omnath, Locus of Creation Omnath, Locus of Creation
+26% Synergy $3.37
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+25% Synergy $13.13
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+25% Synergy $0.26
Town Greeter Town Greeter
+24% Synergy $0.05
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+24% Synergy $27.39
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+24% Synergy $0.26
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+23% Synergy $0.81
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+22% Synergy $0.22
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+22% Synergy $4.83
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+20% Synergy $0.08
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+20% Synergy $1.02
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+19% Synergy $2.93
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+18% Synergy $0.53
Omega, Heartless Evolution Omega, Heartless Evolution
+18% Synergy $0.09
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+18% Synergy $6.10
Omnath, Locus of the Roil Omnath, Locus of the Roil
+17% Synergy $7.32
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+17% Synergy $8.02
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+16% Synergy $4.67
Qiqirn Merchant Qiqirn Merchant
+16% Synergy $0.03
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+15% Synergy $0.19
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+15% Synergy $17.51
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+14% Synergy $4.53
Six Six
+14% Synergy $6.40
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+13% Synergy $2.07
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
+13% Synergy $3.95
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+13% Synergy $0.73
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+12% Synergy $0.16
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+12% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+11% Synergy $5.84
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+11% Synergy $2.26
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+11% Synergy $2.34
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+11% Synergy $0.51
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
+10% Synergy $0.52
Summon: Fat Chocobo Summon: Fat Chocobo
+9% Synergy $0.08
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+9% Synergy $0.07
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+8% Synergy $3.13
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+7% Synergy $0.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $41.79
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $11.72

Instants

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

Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+19% Synergy $0.34
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+14% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $1.36
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $1.18
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $5.54
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.84
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+8% Synergy $3.23
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.17
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+7% Synergy $4.89
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.00
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+6% Synergy $15.61
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+6% Synergy $13.74
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+6% Synergy $14.02
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $52.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.83
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $8.01
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $9.65
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+5% Synergy $4.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $19.11
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.08
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $14.40
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.87
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $8.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.68
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.50
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.04
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $64.58
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $10.98
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $2.49
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $21.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $43.88

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+27% Synergy $4.95
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+27% Synergy $53.60
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.75
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+21% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+20% Synergy $3.09
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+18% Synergy $8.77
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+15% Synergy $1.54
Open the Way Open the Way
+12% Synergy $3.66
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+11% Synergy $0.42
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+11% Synergy $0.16
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+11% Synergy $0.18
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+11% Synergy $0.07
Chocobo Kick Chocobo Kick
+10% Synergy $0.03
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.44
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $16.74
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $5.83
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $24.09
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+7% Synergy $0.14
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+7% Synergy $0.29
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+7% Synergy $0.05
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+7% Synergy $0.13
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+6% Synergy $0.17
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+6% Synergy $1.87
Gysahl Greens Gysahl Greens
+6% Synergy $0.03
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+5% Synergy $0.04
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+5% Synergy $4.75
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $4.33
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+4% Synergy $0.25
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $14.87
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $11.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.83
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $5.15
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $125.49
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.71
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-2% Synergy $1.20
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $5.96
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $1.95
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.82
Farseek Farseek
-16% Synergy $0.50
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+28% Synergy $0.17
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+22% Synergy $1.06
World Map World Map
+20% Synergy $0.10
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+19% Synergy $2.32
The Regalia The Regalia
+18% Synergy $1.63
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+18% Synergy $4.50
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+14% Synergy $28.62
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+12% Synergy $40.14
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $15.63
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+8% Synergy $4.37
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+6% Synergy $0.06
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+6% Synergy $0.02
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.50
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.10
Hearthhull, the Worldseed Hearthhull, the Worldseed
+5% Synergy $0.64
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+5% Synergy $0.08
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+5% Synergy $0.14
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+5% Synergy $0.04
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+5% Synergy $0.09
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+5% Synergy $0.28
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+5% Synergy $0.72
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+5% Synergy $0.07
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+5% Synergy $0.07
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+5% Synergy $0.06
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+5% Synergy $0.49
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+5% Synergy $0.04
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+5% Synergy $0.04
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $3.66
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $78.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+28% Synergy $2.03
Druid Class Druid Class
+19% Synergy $1.49
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+19% Synergy $0.69
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+18% Synergy $3.23
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+17% Synergy $35.08
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+13% Synergy $0.26
Spelunking Spelunking
+12% Synergy $3.22
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+12% Synergy $1.51
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+12% Synergy $92.90
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+11% Synergy $0.34
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo Black Chocobo Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
+9% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $10.49
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+7% Synergy $0.38
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+7% Synergy $1.76
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+7% Synergy $5.12
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+6% Synergy $0.82
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+5% Synergy $1.23
Abundance Abundance
+5% Synergy $1.14
Manabond Manabond
+5% Synergy $1.58
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+3% Synergy $6.45
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $26.45
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+1% Synergy $2.15
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.58
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $51.13
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-2% Synergy $4.78

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+5% Synergy $2.47
Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+5% Synergy $19.71
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+3% Synergy $4.28

Utility Lands

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

The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+45% Synergy $0.21
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+41% Synergy $0.58
Vesuva Vesuva
+20% Synergy $3.90
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+18% Synergy $5.45
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+18% Synergy $7.63
Maze's End Maze's End
+15% Synergy $1.27
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+13% Synergy $1.92
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.70
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+12% Synergy $0.46
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.51
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+10% Synergy $1.93
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+9% Synergy $0.19
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+9% Synergy $1.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $18.45
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $32.95
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $2.78
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+6% Synergy $0.46
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $7.75
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+5% Synergy $9.02
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.93
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $6.13
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.47
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $993.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.71
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.09
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $109.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $64.47
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-18% Synergy $2.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+64% Synergy $0.15
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+63% Synergy $0.10
Gohn, Town of Ruin Gohn, Town of Ruin
+63% Synergy $0.09
Windurst, Federation Center Windurst, Federation Center
+63% Synergy $0.08
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+61% Synergy $0.08
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+61% Synergy $0.07
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+60% Synergy $0.06
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+57% Synergy $0.07
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+57% Synergy $0.06
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+56% Synergy $0.05
Vector, Imperial Capital Vector, Imperial Capital
+56% Synergy $0.09
Starting Town Starting Town
+52% Synergy $9.96
Capital City Capital City
+52% Synergy $0.10
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+41% Synergy $0.54
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+30% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+26% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+20% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+18% Synergy $0.15
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+17% Synergy $25.34
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+16% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.14
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.14
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+13% Synergy $2.02
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.16
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+12% Synergy $10.05
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+11% Synergy $0.78
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.20
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+10% Synergy $0.67
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $26.43
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $15.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $19.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $12.77
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $8.50
The World Tree The World Tree
-14% Synergy $4.24
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-15% Synergy $6.67
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
-17% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
-20% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
-31% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
-31% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-33% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-33% Synergy $0.21

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