Kros, Defense Contractor (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

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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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Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
94%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Requisition Raid
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Karn's Bastion
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Verity Circle
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Evolution Sage
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Filigree Vector
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Collective Effort
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Skyboon Evangelist
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Metastatic Evangel
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Noble Hierarch
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Fathom Mage
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Flux Channeler
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Grateful Apparition
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Evolution Witness
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sludge Monster
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Willbreaker
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Cankerbloom
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Spike Weaver
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Danny Pink
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Experiment Kraj
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bulwark Ox
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Observer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Protection Magic
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Call
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Brokers Confluence
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Unbounded Potential
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Immortal Obligation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Comeuppance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Promotion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Lead by Example
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Regna's Sanction
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Split Up
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Theft of Dreams
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Thirsting Roots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Don't Move
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Thrive
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Honor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Pir's Whim
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Gird for Battle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Open the Way
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Contagion Clasp
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Magnetic Web
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Insight Engine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Power Conduit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Explorer's Cache
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Crawlspace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Serrated Arrows
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tempting Contract
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Tenuous Truce
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Norn's Decree
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Basri Ket
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Nesting Grounds
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Gavony Township
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Bounty Board
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Island
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Savannah
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Tundra
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Tropical Island
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Lush Portico
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Hushwood Verge
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Seaside Citadel
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy