Kros, Defense Contractor (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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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66%synergy
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42%synergy
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44%synergy
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43%synergy
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32%synergy
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35%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
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18%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
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22%synergy
Gyre Sage
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12%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
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12%synergy
Danny Pink
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Spike Weaver
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-22%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Meadowboon
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Devoted Druid
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7%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
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8%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
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8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
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Experimental Augury
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
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39%synergy
Generous Gift
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14%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
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33%synergy
Inspiring Call
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20%synergy
Ripples of Potential
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Protection Magic
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Brokers Confluence
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
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21%synergy
Reins of Power
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21%synergy
Negate
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6%synergy
Beast Within
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-7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-15%synergy
Quandrix Command
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
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10%synergy
Brokers Charm
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
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4%synergy
Boon of Safety
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8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
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7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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6%synergy
Immortal Obligation
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8%synergy
Reap What Is Sown
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9%synergy
Serum Snare
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8%synergy
Perch Protection
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Growth Spiral
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Dromoka's Command
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7%synergy
Swan Song
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-9%synergy
Steady Progress
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
Fog
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3%synergy
Nature's Claim
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2%synergy
Endless Detour
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3%synergy
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Collective Resistance
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Comeuppance
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5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
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5%synergy
Light of Hope
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5%synergy
Resculpt
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4%synergy
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Farseek
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6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
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13%synergy
Cultivate
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0%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Regna's Sanction
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33%synergy
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27%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Contentious Plan
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Thrive
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Split Up
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16%synergy
Honor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Courage in Crisis
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14%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
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12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
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4%synergy
Thirsting Roots
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11%synergy
Theft of Dreams
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11%synergy
Don't Move
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11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
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7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Wear Down
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-1%synergy
Austere Command
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-3%synergy
Shared Roots
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1%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Council's Judgment
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5%synergy
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Contagion Clasp
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Power Conduit
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Explorer's Cache
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Magnetic Web
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
The Ooze
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5%synergy
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Together Forever
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Inexorable Tide
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Noble Heritage
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Resourceful Defense
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Tenuous Truce
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Communal Brewing
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Family's Favor
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Branching Evolution
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of Predation
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Basri Ket
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Novijen, Heart of Progress
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
-19%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Diamond City
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion68 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Bounty Board
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Replicating Ring
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion90 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion90 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion90 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion72 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Temple Garden
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Grove
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy