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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Wistfulness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Loch Mare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
82%synergy
The Shire
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Doubling Season
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Gilded Goose
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Academy Manufactor
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
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The Great Henge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Beast Within
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Peregrin Took
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Steelbane Hydra
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Primordial Hydra
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Nexos
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Managorger Hydra
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Voracious Hydra
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Elanor Gardner
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Genesis Hydra
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Hungering Hydra
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Ouroboroid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
The Third Doctor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Protean Hydra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Feasting Troll King
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tanazir Quandrix
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tough Cookie
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel, Gift-Giver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Call
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Second Harvest
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Stew the Coneys
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Simic Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Bioshift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Voidslime
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Biomass Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Revive the Shire
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Many Partings
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Wave Goodbye
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Rise and Shine
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Spider Food
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Giant Opportunity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Return from the Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Universal Surveillance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Collective Voyage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Body of Research
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Heaped Harvest
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
The Earth Crystal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Fractal Harness
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Shard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Erratic Portal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Hardened Scales
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Primal Vigor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Clan Crafter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Welcome to Sweettooth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Killer Service
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Tree of Tales
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Tropical Island
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Willowrush Verge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy