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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ninja Pizza
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Level Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Coin of Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Shire
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Gilded Goose
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Doubling Season
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Academy Manufactor
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
The Great Henge
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Peregrin Took
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Managorger Hydra
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
The Ozolith
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Branching Evolution
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Voracious Hydra
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Elanor Gardner
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Ouroboroid
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Primordial Hydra
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Genesis Hydra
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Hungering Hydra
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Junk Winder
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Feasting Troll King
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Tough Cookie
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Protean Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Evolution Sage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Deepglow Skate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Trainer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Beast Within
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Call
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Growth Spiral
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Second Harvest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stew the Coneys
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Planar Genesis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bioshift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Eureka Moment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Many Partings
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Wave Goodbye
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Revive the Shire
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Rise and Shine
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Spider Food
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Giant Opportunity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Return from the Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Bumi's Feast Lecture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Body of Research
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Heaped Harvest
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
The Earth Crystal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
The Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Shard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fractal Harness
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Erratic Portal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Parallel Lives
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Primal Vigor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Hydra's Growth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Loading Zone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Welcome to Sweettooth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Tree of Tales
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Tropical Island
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Grove
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Hedge Maze
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sodden Verdure
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy