The Goose Mother (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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Ezra Sassaman
May 29, 2025
Building an Alistair, the Brigadier Commander Deck
Let's look at a Doctor Who legend that's on the cusp of popularity. Alistair, the Brigadier wants to make the most historic Soldier army.
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100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Level Up
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49%synergy
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50%synergy
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40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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The Shire
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Doubling Season
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
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75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Academy Manufactor
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Gilded Goose
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Peregrin Took
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
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Tireless Provisioner
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
64%synergy
The Great Henge
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
62%synergy
The Ozolith
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
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Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Managorger Hydra
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Voracious Hydra
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Nexos
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Elanor Gardner
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Primordial Hydra
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Genesis Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ouroboroid
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Hungering Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wistfulness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Loch Mare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Feasting Troll King
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Tough Cookie
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evolution Sage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Growth Spiral
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Second Harvest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Stew the Coneys
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Planar Genesis
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Simic Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Bioshift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Eureka Moment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Fog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Revive the Shire
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Many Partings
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Wave Goodbye
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Rise and Shine
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spider Food
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Giant Opportunity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Return from the Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Bumi's Feast Lecture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Body of Research
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
The Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Heaped Harvest
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
The Earth Crystal
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Shard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Erratic Portal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Garenbrig
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Parallel Lives
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Hardened Scales
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Primal Vigor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Loading Zone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Welcome to Sweettooth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Tree of Tales
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Hedge Maze
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Overflowing Basin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy