Kros, Defense Contractor (Commander) - Optimized +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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Nils, Discipline Enforcer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Generous Patron
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Evolution Sage
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Willbreaker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Flux Channeler
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Verity Circle
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Noble Hierarch
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Farewell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Worldly Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Filigree Vector
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Skyboon Evangelist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Grateful Apparition
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Danny Pink
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Fathom Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Evolution Witness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Park Heights Maverick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Meadowboon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Gyre Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Destiny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Highcliff Felidar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Brokers Confluence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Protection Magic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Mutational Advantage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Eladamri's Call
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Lose Focus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Moment's Peace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reap What Is Sown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Requisition Raid
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thrive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Theft of Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collective Voyage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Split Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Damning Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Regna's Sanction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gird for Battle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cultural Exchange
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reap and Sow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Power Conduit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Contagion Clasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Font of Mythos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Magnetic Web
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Inexorable Tide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Noble Heritage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mirari's Wake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Trade Routes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Together Forever
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forced Fruition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Decree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Crack in Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Public Enemy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
War Tax
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Basri Ket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Gavony Township
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Bounty Board
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy