Kros, Defense Contractor (Commander) - Core Control

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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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Agent Bishop, Man in Black
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Splinter & Leo, Father & Son
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Nils, Discipline Enforcer
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
95%synergy
Generous Patron
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Karn's Bastion
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Skyboon Evangelist
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Verity Circle
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Requisition Raid
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Thrummingbird
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Grateful Apparition
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Evolution Sage
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Collective Effort
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Filigree Vector
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
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Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Incubation Druid
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Fathom Mage
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Cankerbloom
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Flux Channeler
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Experiment Kraj
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Witness
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Sludge Monster
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Park Heights Maverick
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Second Doctor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Timin, Youthful Geist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Aragorn, Company Leader
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fertilid
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unbounded Potential
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Experimental Augury
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Call
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Protection Magic
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Immortal Obligation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Brokers Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Boon of Safety
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Break Ties
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Quandrix Command
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reap What Is Sown
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Peerless Recycling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Bant Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dromoka's Command
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Light of Hope
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Delay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Regna's Sanction
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Split Up
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Theft of Dreams
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Thrive
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Travel Preparations
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gird for Battle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Honor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Contagion Clasp
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Contagion Engine
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The Ooze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Power Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bow of Nylea
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Magnetic Web
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Cache
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Together Forever
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Tenuous Truce
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Noble Heritage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Communal Brewing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Resourceful Defense
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Paradox Haze
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Branching Evolution
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Vow of Wildness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Predation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Captured by Lagacs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Predatory Hunger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Gavony Township
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Diamond City
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Bounty Board
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Canopy Vista
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Brokers Hideout
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Tangled Islet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy