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

Arnaud Gompertz
Feb 18, 2026
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Germination Practicum
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Practiced Offense
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheltering Ancient
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
99%synergy
Generous Patron
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Requisition Raid
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Karn's Bastion
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Filigree Vector
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Verity Circle
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Ripples of Potential
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Collective Effort
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Evolution Sage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Fathom Mage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Metastatic Evangel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Evolution Witness
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Incubation Druid
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Spike Weaver
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Danny Pink
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Noble Hierarch
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Thrummingbird
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Skyboon Evangelist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Flux Channeler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Gyre Sage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Splinter & Leo, Father & Son
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Willbreaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grateful Apparition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Lizard, Connors's Curse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Ixion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chocobo Knights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Protection Magic
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Experimental Augury
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Mutational Advantage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Quandrix Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Call
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Unbounded Potential
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Obscuring Haze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Steady Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Brokers Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Regna's Sanction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Theft of Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Don't Move
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Split Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blatant Thievery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Contagion Clasp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Contagion Engine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Magnetic Web
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Power Conduit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Cache
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Inexorable Tide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Resourceful Defense
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Unable to Scream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Decree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Redemption Arc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Public Enemy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Subdual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Basri Ket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Gavony Township
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grasping Dunes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Winding Canyons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Diamond City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tree of Tales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bounty Board
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Coalition Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sodden Verdure
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Willowrush Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Bastion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy