Art by Thanh Tuấn
The Wandering Minstrel
Legendary Creature — Human Bard
Lands you control enter untapped. The Minstrel's Ballad — At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control five or more Towns, create a 2/2 Elemental creature token that's all colors. {3}{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}: Other creatures you control get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of Towns you control.
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Most Played With The Wandering Minstrel (194)
Sol Ring
66% of decks · $1.38
Arcane Signet
52% of decks · $0.49
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
38% of decks · $12.81
Swords to Plowshares
37% of decks · $0.89
Tireless Provisioner
36% of decks · $4.18
Crop Rotation
36% of decks · $3.88
Scute Swarm
34% of decks · $8.64
Omnath, Locus of Rage
33% of decks · $0.33
Chromatic Lantern
33% of decks
Explore
32% of decks · $0.19
Gladiolus Amicitia
30% of decks · $0.32
Icetill Explorer
30% of decks · $23.22
Oracle of Mul Daya
30% of decks · $2.01
Aftermath Analyst
30% of decks · $0.97
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
30% of decks · $2.89
Path to Exile
29% of decks · $0.64
Counterspell
28% of decks · $4.28
Scapeshift
28% of decks · $41.33
Farseek
27% of decks · $0.46
Felidar Retreat
27% of decks · $1.04
Avenger of Zendikar
26% of decks · $0.46
Traveling Chocobo
26% of decks · $17.70
Birds of Paradise
26% of decks · $9.03
Sylvan Scrying
26% of decks · $0.29
Expedition Map
25% of decks · $1.44
Splendid Reclamation
25% of decks · $0.33
Omnath, Locus of Creation
25% of decks · $4.99
Tempt with Discovery
25% of decks · $2.83
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
24% of decks · $28.70
The Necrobloom
24% of decks · $0.32
Rampaging Baloths
23% of decks · $0.29
Ancient Greenwarden
22% of decks · $13.07
Planar Genesis
22% of decks · $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21% of decks · $3.16
Zuran Orb
21% of decks · $3.56
World Map
20% of decks · $0.28
Ramunap Excavator
20% of decks · $4.84
Ignis Scientia
19% of decks · $0.24
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
19% of decks · $0.35
Beast Within
19% of decks · $0.68
Rhystic Study
19% of decks · $69.59
Sylvan Safekeeper
19% of decks · $7.18
Burgeoning
19% of decks · $34.04
Tifa Lockhart
19% of decks · $2.34
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
19% of decks · $1.38
Heroic Intervention
19% of decks · $17.55
Reshape the Earth
18% of decks · $10.24
Risen Reef
18% of decks · $0.29
Mystic Remora
18% of decks · $15.08
The Regalia
18% of decks · $1.51
Demonic Tutor
18% of decks · $69.17
Druid Class
18% of decks · $1.23
Omega, Heartless Evolution
17% of decks · $0.19
Conduit of Worlds
17% of decks · $1.14
Summon: Titan
17% of decks · $1.67
Springheart Nantuko
17% of decks · $6.95
Case of the Locked Hothouse
17% of decks · $4.07
Fierce Guardianship
17% of decks · $63.65
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17% of decks · $1.15
Zendikar's Roil
16% of decks · $0.92
Spelunking
16% of decks · $3.67
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
16% of decks · $0.31
Circuitous Route
16% of decks · $0.22
Eureka Moment
16% of decks · $0.24
Tireless Tracker
16% of decks · $0.24
Mossborn Hydra
16% of decks · $13.54
Summer Bloom
15% of decks · $1.82
Deflecting Swat
15% of decks · $72.64
Vampiric Tutor
15% of decks · $54.45
Cultivate
15% of decks · $0.45
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
15% of decks · $21.81
Amulet of Vigor
15% of decks · $50.54
Crucible of Worlds
14% of decks · $33.00
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
14% of decks · $0.27
Six
14% of decks · $5.38
Lotus Petal
14% of decks
Esper Sentinel
13% of decks · $58.38
Cultivator Colossus
13% of decks · $5.89
Open the Way
13% of decks · $0.70
Dovin's Veto
13% of decks · $2.86
The Gitrog Monster
13% of decks · $0.52
Ride the Shoopuf
13% of decks · $0.34
Urban Evolution
13% of decks · $0.34
Leyline of the Guildpact
12% of decks · $4.18
Blasphemous Act
12% of decks · $0.88
Dragonback Assault
12% of decks · $2.76
Swan Song
12% of decks · $10.60
Sevinne's Reclamation
12% of decks · $0.39
Nature's Lore
12% of decks · $2.22
Mox Amber
12% of decks · $86.61
Silence
12% of decks · $10.18
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
11% of decks · $6.03
Hour of Promise
11% of decks · $0.33
Dark Ritual
11% of decks · $7.19
Chrome Mox
11% of decks · $166.69
Assassin's Trophy
11% of decks · $1.18
Elvish Reclaimer
11% of decks · $5.11
Pact of Negation
11% of decks · $17.18
Retreat to Coralhelm
11% of decks · $0.41
Underworld Breach
11% of decks · $11.23
Mystical Tutor
11% of decks · $19.16
Commune with Beavers
11% of decks · $0.21
Fellwar Stone
11% of decks
Mox Diamond
11% of decks
Restoration Magic
11% of decks · $1.85
Green Sun's Zenith
10% of decks · $31.42
Flusterstorm
10% of decks · $8.05
Arcane Denial
10% of decks · $2.03
Summoner's Pact
10% of decks · $5.21
Courser of Kruphix
10% of decks · $2.01
Emeria Angel
10% of decks · $0.32
Wayward Swordtooth
10% of decks · $4.20
Summon: Fat Chocobo
10% of decks · $0.17
Open the Gates
10% of decks · $0.24
Rampant Growth
10% of decks · $1.25
Hedron Crab
10% of decks · $3.48
Exploration Broodship
10% of decks · $3.03
Three Visits
9% of decks · $5.54
Archdruid's Charm
9% of decks · $8.43
Brain Freeze
9% of decks
Lion's Eye Diamond
9% of decks
Mana Vault
9% of decks · $116.06
Cyclonic Rift
9% of decks · $39.16
Veil of Summer
9% of decks · $4.59
Voice of Victory
9% of decks · $21.24
Lightning Greaves
9% of decks · $4.00
Ad Nauseam
9% of decks · $9.89
Finale of Devastation
9% of decks · $32.45
Mental Misstep
9% of decks · $7.52
Brainstorm
9% of decks · $0.57
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
8% of decks · $0.40
Life from the Loam
8% of decks · $5.30
Guild Summit
8% of decks · $0.26
Rain of Filth
8% of decks · $8.34
Mole Man, Moloid Master
8% of decks · $1.44
Horn of Greed
8% of decks · $16.27
Mindbreak Trap
8% of decks · $15.29
Swiftfoot Boots
8% of decks
Lessons from Life
8% of decks · $0.25
Gifts Ungiven
8% of decks · $5.61
Nine-Fingers Keene
8% of decks · $0.30
Wishclaw Talisman
8% of decks · $2.36
Explore the Underdark
8% of decks · $0.23
Negate
8% of decks · $0.24
Arboreal Grazer
8% of decks · $0.33
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
8% of decks
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
8% of decks · $3.22
Overkill
8% of decks · $0.30
Elemental Teachings
8% of decks · $0.35
Enlightened Tutor
7% of decks · $38.32
A Realm Reborn
7% of decks · $0.43
Deadly Rollick
7% of decks · $28.68
Retreat to Hagra
7% of decks · $1.89
Gamble
7% of decks · $18.85
Rites of Flourishing
7% of decks · $0.55
Broken Bond
7% of decks · $0.35
Kodama's Reach
7% of decks · $1.83
Worldly Tutor
7% of decks · $31.16
Navigation Orb
7% of decks · $0.29
Stroke of Midnight
7% of decks · $0.28
Farewell
7% of decks · $6.20
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
7% of decks · $1.25
Nature's Rhythm
7% of decks · $5.35
Relm's Sketching
7% of decks · $0.32
Generous Gift
7% of decks · $0.92
Embrace the Paradox
7% of decks · $0.25
Valakut Exploration
7% of decks · $3.88
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of decks
Propaganda
6% of decks · $2.22
Imperial Seal
6% of decks · $166.33
Summoner's Grimoire
6% of decks · $0.37
Intuition
6% of decks
Reanimate
6% of decks · $10.11
Ruinous Ultimatum
6% of decks · $2.29
Realms Uncharted
6% of decks · $9.73
Beseech the Mirror
6% of decks · $21.24
Wrenn and Seven
6% of decks · $2.96
Force of Will
6% of decks · $59.96
Borne Upon a Wind
6% of decks · $3.70
The One Ring
6% of decks · $116.27
Champions from Beyond
6% of decks · $1.93
Nature's Claim
6% of decks · $1.34
Mox Opal
6% of decks · $236.10
Omenpath Journey
6% of decks · $1.62
Doubling Season
5% of decks · $35.33
Chaos Warp
5% of decks
Sylvan Library
5% of decks · $28.62
Bard's Bow
5% of decks · $0.12
Samurai's Katana
5% of decks · $0.25
Commander's Sphere
5% of decks · $0.34
Chain of Vapor
5% of decks · $16.03
Abundance
5% of decks · $1.66
Diabolic Intent
5% of decks · $17.18
Blitzball
5% of decks · $0.21
New Cards
Through the Forest Gate
13% of decks · $1.41
Nissa, Leyline Tamer
8% of decks · $0.93
Hexhaven Invigorator
8% of decks · $29.21
Marwyn, the Preserver
7% of decks · $0.28
Elven Raft-Steerer
4% of decks · $0.26
Creatures (50)
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
38% of decks · $12.81
Tireless Provisioner
36% of decks · $4.18
Scute Swarm
34% of decks · $8.64
Omnath, Locus of Rage
33% of decks · $0.33
Gladiolus Amicitia
30% of decks · $0.32
Icetill Explorer
30% of decks · $23.22
Oracle of Mul Daya
30% of decks · $2.01
Aftermath Analyst
30% of decks · $0.97
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
30% of decks · $2.89
Avenger of Zendikar
26% of decks · $0.46
Traveling Chocobo
26% of decks · $17.70
Birds of Paradise
26% of decks · $9.03
Omnath, Locus of Creation
25% of decks · $4.99
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
24% of decks · $28.70
The Necrobloom
24% of decks · $0.32
Rampaging Baloths
23% of decks · $0.29
Ancient Greenwarden
22% of decks · $13.07
Ramunap Excavator
20% of decks · $4.84
Ignis Scientia
19% of decks · $0.24
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
19% of decks · $0.35
Sylvan Safekeeper
19% of decks · $7.18
Tifa Lockhart
19% of decks · $2.34
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
19% of decks · $1.38
Risen Reef
18% of decks · $0.29
Omega, Heartless Evolution
17% of decks · $0.19
Summon: Titan
17% of decks · $1.67
Springheart Nantuko
17% of decks · $6.95
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17% of decks · $1.15
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
16% of decks · $0.31
Tireless Tracker
16% of decks · $0.24
Mossborn Hydra
16% of decks · $13.54
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
15% of decks · $21.81
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
14% of decks · $0.27
Six
14% of decks · $5.38
Esper Sentinel
13% of decks · $58.38
Cultivator Colossus
13% of decks · $5.89
The Gitrog Monster
13% of decks · $0.52
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
11% of decks · $6.03
Elvish Reclaimer
11% of decks · $5.11
Courser of Kruphix
10% of decks · $2.01
Emeria Angel
10% of decks · $0.32
Wayward Swordtooth
10% of decks · $4.20
Summon: Fat Chocobo
10% of decks · $0.17
Hedron Crab
10% of decks · $3.48
Voice of Victory
9% of decks · $21.24
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
8% of decks · $0.40
Mole Man, Moloid Master
8% of decks · $1.44
Nine-Fingers Keene
8% of decks · $0.30
Arboreal Grazer
8% of decks · $0.33
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
8% of decks · $3.22
Instants (49)
Swords to Plowshares
37% of decks · $0.89
Crop Rotation
36% of decks · $3.88
Path to Exile
29% of decks · $0.64
Counterspell
28% of decks · $4.28
Planar Genesis
22% of decks · $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21% of decks · $3.16
Beast Within
19% of decks · $0.68
Heroic Intervention
19% of decks · $17.55
Fierce Guardianship
17% of decks · $63.65
Eureka Moment
16% of decks · $0.24
Deflecting Swat
15% of decks · $72.64
Vampiric Tutor
15% of decks · $54.45
Dovin's Veto
13% of decks · $2.86
Swan Song
12% of decks · $10.60
Silence
12% of decks · $10.18
Dark Ritual
11% of decks · $7.19
Assassin's Trophy
11% of decks · $1.18
Pact of Negation
11% of decks · $17.18
Mystical Tutor
11% of decks · $19.16
Restoration Magic
11% of decks · $1.85
Flusterstorm
10% of decks · $8.05
Arcane Denial
10% of decks · $2.03
Summoner's Pact
10% of decks · $5.21
Archdruid's Charm
9% of decks · $8.43
Brain Freeze
9% of decks
Cyclonic Rift
9% of decks · $39.16
Veil of Summer
9% of decks · $4.59
Ad Nauseam
9% of decks · $9.89
Mental Misstep
9% of decks · $7.52
Brainstorm
9% of decks · $0.57
Rain of Filth
8% of decks · $8.34
Mindbreak Trap
8% of decks · $15.29
Gifts Ungiven
8% of decks · $5.61
Negate
8% of decks · $0.24
Overkill
8% of decks · $0.30
Elemental Teachings
8% of decks · $0.35
Enlightened Tutor
7% of decks · $38.32
Deadly Rollick
7% of decks · $28.68
Worldly Tutor
7% of decks · $31.16
Stroke of Midnight
7% of decks · $0.28
Generous Gift
7% of decks · $0.92
Embrace the Paradox
7% of decks · $0.25
Intuition
6% of decks
Realms Uncharted
6% of decks · $9.73
Force of Will
6% of decks · $59.96
Borne Upon a Wind
6% of decks · $3.70
Nature's Claim
6% of decks · $1.34
Chaos Warp
5% of decks
Chain of Vapor
5% of decks · $16.03
Sorceries (38)
Explore
32% of decks · $0.19
Scapeshift
28% of decks · $41.33
Farseek
27% of decks · $0.46
Sylvan Scrying
26% of decks · $0.29
Splendid Reclamation
25% of decks · $0.33
Tempt with Discovery
25% of decks · $2.83
Reshape the Earth
18% of decks · $10.24
Demonic Tutor
18% of decks · $69.17
Circuitous Route
16% of decks · $0.22
Summer Bloom
15% of decks · $1.82
Cultivate
15% of decks · $0.45
Open the Way
13% of decks · $0.70
Urban Evolution
13% of decks · $0.34
Blasphemous Act
12% of decks · $0.88
Sevinne's Reclamation
12% of decks · $0.39
Nature's Lore
12% of decks · $2.22
Hour of Promise
11% of decks · $0.33
Commune with Beavers
11% of decks · $0.21
Green Sun's Zenith
10% of decks · $31.42
Open the Gates
10% of decks · $0.24
Rampant Growth
10% of decks · $1.25
Three Visits
9% of decks · $5.54
Finale of Devastation
9% of decks · $32.45
Life from the Loam
8% of decks · $5.30
Lessons from Life
8% of decks · $0.25
Explore the Underdark
8% of decks · $0.23
Gamble
7% of decks · $18.85
Broken Bond
7% of decks · $0.35
Kodama's Reach
7% of decks · $1.83
Farewell
7% of decks · $6.20
Nature's Rhythm
7% of decks · $5.35
Relm's Sketching
7% of decks · $0.32
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of decks
Imperial Seal
6% of decks · $166.33
Reanimate
6% of decks · $10.11
Ruinous Ultimatum
6% of decks · $2.29
Beseech the Mirror
6% of decks · $21.24
Diabolic Intent
5% of decks · $17.18
Utility Artifacts (18)
Expedition Map
25% of decks · $1.44
Zuran Orb
21% of decks · $3.56
World Map
20% of decks · $0.28
The Regalia
18% of decks · $1.51
Conduit of Worlds
17% of decks · $1.14
Amulet of Vigor
15% of decks · $50.54
Crucible of Worlds
14% of decks · $33.00
Exploration Broodship
10% of decks · $3.03
Lightning Greaves
9% of decks · $4.00
Horn of Greed
8% of decks · $16.27
Swiftfoot Boots
8% of decks
Wishclaw Talisman
8% of decks · $2.36
Navigation Orb
7% of decks · $0.29
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
7% of decks · $1.25
Summoner's Grimoire
6% of decks · $0.37
The One Ring
6% of decks · $116.27
Bard's Bow
5% of decks · $0.12
Samurai's Katana
5% of decks · $0.25
Mana Artifacts (13)
Sol Ring
66% of decks · $1.38
Arcane Signet
52% of decks · $0.49
Chromatic Lantern
33% of decks
Lotus Petal
14% of decks
Mox Amber
12% of decks · $86.61
Chrome Mox
11% of decks · $166.69
Fellwar Stone
11% of decks
Mox Diamond
11% of decks
Lion's Eye Diamond
9% of decks
Mana Vault
9% of decks · $116.06
Mox Opal
6% of decks · $236.10
Commander's Sphere
5% of decks · $0.34
Blitzball
5% of decks · $0.21
Enchantments (25)
Felidar Retreat
27% of decks · $1.04
Rhystic Study
19% of decks · $69.59
Burgeoning
19% of decks · $34.04
Mystic Remora
18% of decks · $15.08
Druid Class
18% of decks · $1.23
Case of the Locked Hothouse
17% of decks · $4.07
Zendikar's Roil
16% of decks · $0.92
Spelunking
16% of decks · $3.67
Ride the Shoopuf
13% of decks · $0.34
Leyline of the Guildpact
12% of decks · $4.18
Dragonback Assault
12% of decks · $2.76
Retreat to Coralhelm
11% of decks · $0.41
Underworld Breach
11% of decks · $11.23
Guild Summit
8% of decks · $0.26
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
8% of decks
A Realm Reborn
7% of decks · $0.43
Retreat to Hagra
7% of decks · $1.89
Rites of Flourishing
7% of decks · $0.55
Valakut Exploration
7% of decks · $3.88
Propaganda
6% of decks · $2.22
Champions from Beyond
6% of decks · $1.93
Omenpath Journey
6% of decks · $1.62
Doubling Season
5% of decks · $35.33
Sylvan Library
5% of decks · $28.62
Abundance
5% of decks · $1.66
Planeswalkers (1)
Wrenn and Seven
6% of decks · $2.96
Utility Lands (34)
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
58% of decks
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
54% of decks
Ishgard, the Holy See
50% of decks
Midgar, City of Mako
50% of decks
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
49% of decks
Adventurer's Inn
49% of decks
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
47% of decks
The Gold Saucer
45% of decks
Clive's Hideaway
41% of decks
Vesuva
21% of decks
Shifting Woodland
21% of decks
Lotus Field
20% of decks
Maze's End
19% of decks
Field of the Dead
19% of decks
Boseiju, Who Endures
18% of decks
Baldur's Gate
17% of decks
Echoing Deeps
15% of decks
Otawara, Soaring City
14% of decks
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14% of decks
Mystic Sanctuary
14% of decks
Reliquary Tower
14% of decks
Basilisk Gate
13% of decks
Thespian's Stage
13% of decks
Tolaria West
11% of decks
Mirrorpool
11% of decks
Thran Portal
9% of decks
Cephalid Coliseum
8% of decks
Bojuka Bog
8% of decks
Ancient Tomb
8% of decks
Emergence Zone
8% of decks
Mistrise Village
7% of decks
Gaea's Cradle
7% of decks
The Black Gate
7% of decks
Urza's Saga
6% of decks
Lands (50)
Command Tower
73% of decks
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
65% of decks
Gongaga, Reactor Town
64% of decks
Forest
64% of decks
Gohn, Town of Ruin
64% of decks
Windurst, Federation Center
64% of decks
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
62% of decks
Baron, Airship Kingdom
62% of decks
Treno, Dark City
61% of decks
Starting Town
59% of decks
Rabanastre, Royal City
59% of decks
Insomnia, Crown City
59% of decks
Island
59% of decks
Crossroads Village
58% of decks
Vector, Imperial Capital
58% of decks
Capital City
52% of decks
Plains
47% of decks
Mountain
46% of decks
Simic Growth Chamber
44% of decks
Swamp
44% of decks
Golgari Rot Farm
32% of decks
Exotic Orchard
30% of decks
Gruul Turf
28% of decks
Selesnya Sanctuary
27% of decks
Dimir Aqueduct
22% of decks
Simic Guildgate
22% of decks
Misty Rainforest
20% of decks
Golgari Guildgate
20% of decks
Azorius Chancery
20% of decks
Talon Gates of Madara
19% of decks
Selesnya Guildgate
19% of decks
Gruul Guildgate
19% of decks
Urza's Cave
19% of decks
Dimir Guildgate
18% of decks
Azorius Guildgate
18% of decks
Verdant Catacombs
18% of decks
Izzet Boilerworks
17% of decks
Izzet Guildgate
17% of decks
Windswept Heath
17% of decks
Gond Gate
16% of decks
Polluted Delta
16% of decks
Wooded Foothills
16% of decks
Boros Guildgate
16% of decks
Breeding Pool
16% of decks
Manor Gate
15% of decks
Orzhov Guildgate
15% of decks
Rakdos Guildgate
15% of decks
The World Tree
15% of decks
Sea Gate
15% of decks
Flooded Strand
14% of decks
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Public Decks with The Wandering Minstrel
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Decks built with The Wandering Minstrel on Mana Forge (0)
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