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

Arnaud Gompertz
Feb 18, 2026
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Agent Bishop, Man in Black
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
The Ooze
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Splinter & Leo, Father & Son
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pensive Professor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Generous Patron
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Evolution Sage
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Contagion Engine
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Contagion Clasp
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Experimental Augury
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Requisition Raid
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Ripples of Potential
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Verity Circle
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Filigree Vector
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Skyboon Evangelist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Thrummingbird
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Grateful Apparition
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Flux Channeler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Noble Hierarch
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Cankerbloom
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Spike Weaver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Fathom Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Gyre Sage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Spike Feeder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sensational Spider-Man
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Armored Scrapgorger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spike Colony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aragorn, Company Leader
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Protection Magic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Unbounded Potential
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reject Imperfection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Perch Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Bioshift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Decoy Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Steady Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Radstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collective Effort
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Regna's Sanction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Practiced Offense
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Split Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Winds of Abandon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thirsting Roots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Morningtide's Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Theft of Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Order of Succession
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Threats Undetected
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dismantling Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Martial Coup
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mists of Lórien
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aether Gale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Suppression Ray
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Visions of Duplicity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Power Conduit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bow of Nylea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Magnetic Web
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lux Cannon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Garenbrig
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Inexorable Tide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hardened Scales
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Baffling End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Forced Adaptation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elephant Grass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Family's Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Norn's Decree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Oath of Teferi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Karn Liberated
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gideon, Champion of Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ajani Unyielding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Nesting Grounds
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Gavony Township
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tree of Tales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Bounty Board
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Seaside Citadel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lush Portico
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Scattered Groves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy