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The Wandering Minstrel
Price tag $0.32

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

#77 Current Rank
#89 Last Week
#87 Past 2 Years

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.

Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tam, Observant Sequencer Tam, Observant Sequencer
+4% Synergy $0.23
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+3% Synergy $1.91
Zimone's Experiment Zimone's Experiment
+2% Synergy $0.22
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+2% Synergy $0.72

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
+55% Synergy $0.35
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+52% Synergy $0.55
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+48% Synergy $0.32
Reach the Horizon Reach the Horizon
+48% Synergy $0.29
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+48% Synergy $2.62
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+48% Synergy $0.25
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+47% Synergy $1.48
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+47% Synergy $1.67
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+46% Synergy $0.30
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+45% Synergy $2.12

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
+42% Synergy $12.51
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+42% Synergy $0.15
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+41% Synergy $0.51
Travel the Overworld Travel the Overworld
+39% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+39% Synergy $5.45
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+36% Synergy $11.92
Exploration Exploration
+35% Synergy $33.51
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+30% Synergy $10.50
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+29% Synergy $0.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+30% Synergy $3.73
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+16% Synergy $31.34
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $11.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1122.75
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $18.15
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $167.83
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $58.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+0% Synergy $72.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+34% Synergy $3.70
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+33% Synergy $10.57
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+29% Synergy $0.23
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+28% Synergy $3.33
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+28% Synergy $0.90
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+28% Synergy $2.35
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+28% Synergy $16.60
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+27% Synergy $0.34
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+26% Synergy $0.64
Sabotender Sabotender
+26% Synergy $0.25
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+25% Synergy $18.61
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+23% Synergy $0.32
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+22% Synergy $0.53
Omnath, Locus of Creation Omnath, Locus of Creation
+22% Synergy $4.21
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+22% Synergy $23.83
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+22% Synergy $0.34
Town Greeter Town Greeter
+22% Synergy $0.23
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+21% Synergy $14.18
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+20% Synergy $1.05
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+19% Synergy $5.76
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+18% Synergy $0.28
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+18% Synergy $0.25
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+18% Synergy $5.59
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+17% Synergy $2.56
Omega, Heartless Evolution Omega, Heartless Evolution
+17% Synergy $0.12
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+16% Synergy $0.37
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+16% Synergy $1.30
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+16% Synergy $5.02
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+14% Synergy $13.15
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+14% Synergy $0.24
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+14% Synergy $26.03
Qiqirn Merchant Qiqirn Merchant
+14% Synergy $0.08
Six Six
+13% Synergy $5.45
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+13% Synergy $1.67
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+13% Synergy $6.04
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+12% Synergy $0.62
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+12% Synergy $0.59
Omnath, Locus of the Roil Omnath, Locus of the Roil
+12% Synergy $0.63
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+11% Synergy $0.27
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
+10% Synergy $6.24
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+10% Synergy $6.30
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+9% Synergy $0.31
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+9% Synergy $2.44
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+9% Synergy $4.14
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+8% Synergy $2.72
Summon: Fat Chocobo Summon: Fat Chocobo
+8% Synergy $0.16
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
+8% Synergy $0.35
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $18.56
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $60.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+0% Synergy $11.93

Instants

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

Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+18% Synergy $0.37
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+13% Synergy $0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.96
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $2.39
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+9% Synergy $4.95
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+8% Synergy $6.14
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.51
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+7% Synergy $11.57
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $15.04
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $5.23
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+6% Synergy $3.54
Elemental Teachings Elemental Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.38
Overkill Overkill
+6% Synergy $0.36
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+6% Synergy $18.30
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.42
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+6% Synergy $4.10
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $10.00
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+5% Synergy $12.12
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $8.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.62
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $67.16
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.23
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $15.83
Intuition Intuition
+4% Synergy $343.15
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $3.65
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.03
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $14.58
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.85
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $16.03
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $27.90
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $1.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+0% Synergy $0.35
Force of Will Force of Will
+0% Synergy $64.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.23
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.68
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $0.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $14.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.90
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+26% Synergy $0.22
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+26% Synergy $46.95
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+21% Synergy $0.35
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+19% Synergy $2.98
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+16% Synergy $13.40
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+14% Synergy $1.65
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+11% Synergy $0.17
Open the Way Open the Way
+11% Synergy $0.77
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+10% Synergy $0.35
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+10% Synergy $0.14
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+10% Synergy $0.32
Chocobo Kick Chocobo Kick
+9% Synergy $0.22
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $28.49
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.32
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $5.12
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+6% Synergy $0.33
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+6% Synergy $52.76
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+6% Synergy $0.28
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+6% Synergy $0.25
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+5% Synergy $0.20
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $5.49
Gysahl Greens Gysahl Greens
+5% Synergy $0.18
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $19.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Gamble Gamble
+4% Synergy $15.60
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+3% Synergy $0.29
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $164.74
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $8.28
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $2.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.87
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-14% Synergy $2.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.48
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
-19% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+26% Synergy $0.33
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+21% Synergy $0.82
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+19% Synergy $3.78
World Map World Map
+19% Synergy $0.21
The Regalia The Regalia
+17% Synergy $1.19
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+16% Synergy $4.11
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy $33.87
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+12% Synergy $51.30
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+8% Synergy $3.69
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $21.73
Hearthhull, the Worldseed Hearthhull, the Worldseed
+6% Synergy $0.49
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.13
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+5% Synergy $0.17
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.27
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.32
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+4% Synergy $0.15
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+4% Synergy $0.26
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.11
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+25% Synergy $1.37
Druid Class Druid Class
+17% Synergy $1.73
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+16% Synergy $1.95
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+16% Synergy $36.67
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+15% Synergy $1.67
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+12% Synergy $0.34
Spelunking Spelunking
+11% Synergy $4.69
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+11% Synergy $89.29
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+11% Synergy $1.86
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $12.12
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo Black Chocobo Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
+7% Synergy $0.22
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+6% Synergy $2.76
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+6% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+6% Synergy $4.64
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.31
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+5% Synergy $0.55
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $3.29
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+4% Synergy $1.86
Manabond Manabond
+4% Synergy $1.64
Abundance Abundance
+4% Synergy $1.25
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+4% Synergy $0.37
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+0% Synergy $26.78
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $32.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.12
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-1% Synergy $4.85

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+5% Synergy $2.65

Utility Lands

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

The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+43% Synergy $0.32
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+39% Synergy $0.33
Vesuva Vesuva
+19% Synergy $3.18
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+19% Synergy $4.23
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+18% Synergy $2.45
Maze's End Maze's End
+14% Synergy $0.42
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+13% Synergy $0.86
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.92
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+12% Synergy $3.59
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+10% Synergy $1.83
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.56
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+10% Synergy $3.44
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $30.54
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $51.21
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.60
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+6% Synergy $0.78
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+4% Synergy $8.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.73
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $15.65
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $9.90
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1510.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+6% Synergy $804.96
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $37.57
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $73.32
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $3.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-17% Synergy $4.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+62% Synergy $0.17
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+61% Synergy $0.20
Gohn, Town of Ruin Gohn, Town of Ruin
+61% Synergy $0.22
Windurst, Federation Center Windurst, Federation Center
+61% Synergy $0.19
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+59% Synergy $0.20
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+59% Synergy $0.21
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+58% Synergy $0.20
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+57% Synergy $0.17
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+56% Synergy $0.20
Vector, Imperial Capital Vector, Imperial Capital
+55% Synergy $0.18
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+54% Synergy $0.23
Starting Town Starting Town
+51% Synergy $9.10
Capital City Capital City
+50% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+40% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+29% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+25% Synergy $0.36
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+19% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+17% Synergy $0.23
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+16% Synergy $35.38
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+14% Synergy $0.89
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.11
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.11
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+11% Synergy $1.42
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+11% Synergy $12.73
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+10% Synergy $0.56
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+9% Synergy $1.60
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $37.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $31.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $19.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $17.45
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $11.86
The World Tree The World Tree
-11% Synergy $8.65
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-15% Synergy $10.30
Forest Forest
-18% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
-21% Synergy $2.00
Mountain Mountain
-31% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
-31% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
-32% Synergy $2.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-33% Synergy $0.82

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