Minister of Inquiries
Creature — Vedalken Advisor
When this creature enters, you get 
(two energy counters).
, Pay : Target player mills three cards.
- CMC
- 1
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- U
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Set
- Kaladesh
- Price
- $0.11
- EDHREC rank
- #18703
Minister of Inquiries puts three cards into the graveyard the turn it enters, then continues milling for three every turn you have an Energy counter to spend — on a 1/3 body for one blue mana. It's one of the most efficient self-mill engines in Commander, and the cost of admission is almost nothing.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Minister of Inquiries earns a slot in any self-mill or graveyard-value deck — it mills 12 cards over four turns for a single blue mana, which is exceptional output at that price point. Modern and Pioneer have enough energy synergies and graveyard payoffs that Minister of Inquiries sees occasional fringe play, particularly in Sultai or Dimir self-mill shells, though the competition for three-drops is steeper in those formats. Legacy and Vintage have more broken graveyard enablers available, so Minister of Inquiries rarely makes the cut there. Commander remains its clear best home, where the slower pace lets you extract full value from the energy economy.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.11 bulk tier
At $0.11, Minister of Inquiries is pure bulk — you can pick up a playset for under $0.50 with no real financial risk. Given its narrow but reliable role in graveyard decks, don't expect the price to move unless an energy-synergy commander spikes demand.
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Sources
Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.