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

Arnaud Gompertz
Feb 18, 2026
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Filigree Vector
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Cyclonic Rift
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38%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
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16%synergy
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4%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
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27%synergy
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
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24%synergy
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Danny Pink
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18%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
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21%synergy
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13%synergy
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18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
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14%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
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13%synergy
Sludge Monster
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
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16%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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7%synergy
Park Heights Maverick
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11%synergy
Experiment Kraj
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10%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
Bloom Tender
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Meadowboon
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9%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
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7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
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5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
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3%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
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2%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
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6%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
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8%synergy
Genestealer Patriarch
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8%synergy
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Experimental Augury
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50%synergy
Path to Exile
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Ripples of Potential
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39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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9%synergy
Protection Magic
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28%synergy
Reins of Power
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Counterspell
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Generous Gift
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5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
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11%synergy
Beast Within
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0%synergy
Inspiring Call
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11%synergy
Unbounded Potential
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25%synergy
Swan Song
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6%synergy
Brokers Confluence
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20%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
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19%synergy
Mutational Advantage
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16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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13%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
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19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
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17%synergy
Aetherize
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Dawn's Truce
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5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
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12%synergy
Quandrix Command
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11%synergy
Boon of Safety
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10%synergy
Comeuppance
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9%synergy
Steady Progress
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9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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8%synergy
Perch Protection
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-1%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
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8%synergy
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-1%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
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3%synergy
Negate
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-7%synergy
Reap What Is Sown
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7%synergy
Long River's Pull
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-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
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-8%synergy
Planar Genesis
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4%synergy
Collective Resistance
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4%synergy
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Nature's Lore
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22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Regna's Sanction
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
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0%synergy
Split Up
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22%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
13%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Thrive
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Theft of Dreams
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Don't Move
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Collective Voyage
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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-2%synergy
Damning Verdict
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-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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4%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
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10%synergy
Contagion Engine
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Contagion Clasp
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-2%synergy
Power Conduit
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14%synergy
Insight Engine
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12%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
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6%synergy
The Ooze
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10%synergy
The Ozolith
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1%synergy
Magnetic Web
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8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
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5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
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Tolarian Contempt
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48%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
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44%synergy
Propaganda
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30%synergy
Together Forever
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34%synergy
Inexorable Tide
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Resourceful Defense
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
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11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
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12%synergy
Norn's Decree
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10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
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1%synergy
Tenuous Truce
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6%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Public Enemy
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
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4%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
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4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Basri Ket
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Gavony Township
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion68 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Bounty Board
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
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9%synergy
Island
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4%synergy
Plains
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3%synergy
Forest
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0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Temple Garden
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-5%synergy