Kros, Defense Contractor (Commander) - Budget Core

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Arnaud Gompertz
Feb 18, 2026
How to Brew Three Bant-astic Builds
Have you ever wanted to build a deck with blue, white, and green, but didn't know where to start? Arnaud's got some great Bant suggestions.
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Kinbinding
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10%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
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9%synergy
Blossombind
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10%synergy
Omni-Changeling
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9%synergy
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Skyboon Evangelist
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
74%synergy
Thrummingbird
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
66%synergy
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67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Experimental Augury
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Collective Effort
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Verity Circle
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
58%synergy
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57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Requisition Raid
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Evolution Sage
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
52%synergy
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Grateful Apparition
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Thrive
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Generous Patron
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
47%synergy
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Orzhov Advokist
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Cankerbloom
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Flux Channeler
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Fathom Mage
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Experiment Kraj
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Sludge Monster
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Park Heights Maverick
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Incubation Druid
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Meadowboon
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Observer
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Shield Broker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Genestealer Patriarch
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Fertilid
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Simic Guildmage
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Relief Captain
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Forecasting Fortune Teller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Scrounging Bandar
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Perrie, the Pulverizer
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Unbounded Potential
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Brokers Confluence
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Brokers Charm
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Reject Imperfection
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Protection Magic
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Quandrix Command
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Immortal Obligation
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Bant Charm
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Serum Snare
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Steady Progress
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Boon of Safety
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Reap What Is Sown
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Dromoka's Command
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Endless Detour
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Light of Hope
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Lead by Example
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Peerless Recycling
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Fog
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Succumb to the Cold
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Strike
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Trash the Town
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Forms
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Airbending Lesson
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Parting Gust
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Contentious Plan
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Regna's Sanction
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Expand the Sphere
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Courage in Crisis
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Thirsting Roots
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Honor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Theft of Dreams
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Shoulder to Shoulder
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Scale the Heights
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Wear Down
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Smell Fear
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Gird for Battle
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Offering
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Cache
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Power Conduit
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Magnetic Web
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Tangle Tumbler
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Noble Heritage
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Resourceful Defense
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Family's Favor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Public Enemy
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Predation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Fall of the Impostor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Karn's Bastion
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Gavony Township
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Bounty Board
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Replicating Ring
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Plenty
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Tangled Islet
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Grove
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
University Campus
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Vivid Creek
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Vivid Grove
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Vivid Meadow
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Scattered Groves
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy