Leonardo, the Balance // Michelangelo, the Heart (Commander) - Optimized Turtles

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Bennie Smith
Mar 2, 2026
Was the TMNT Magic Set Cowa-Bungled?
Is TMNT a good set for Commander? Are the legends worth building? Are the new mechanics exciting? Bennie Smith answers these questions here.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Donatello, the Brains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Heroes in a Half Shell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Evolution Witness
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Peregrin Took
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Academy Manufactor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Acidic Slime
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kappa Tech-Wrecker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Boomer Scrapper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fathom Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Basking Broodscale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Managorger Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mockingbird
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gala Greeters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghave, Guru of Spores
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tireless Tracker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rhys the Redeemed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Voracious Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Instants
Shellshock
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heartless Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Silkguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Continue?
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Special Move
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Swift Demise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ooze Spill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Damning Verdict
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Culling Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Harmonize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Game Over
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lessons from Life
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Super Combo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fast Forward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Emerald Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Ooze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Foot Chopper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
High Score
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sphere Grid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ninja Pizza
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Level Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Weather Maker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Turtle Lair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Escape Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Grand Coliseum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vernal Fen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sodden Verdure
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Hidden Hideout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy