Volo, Itinerant Scholar (Commander)

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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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31%synergy
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30%synergy
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24%synergy
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28%synergy
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13%synergy
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27%synergy
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28%synergy
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20%synergy
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30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
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20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
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11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
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8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
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6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
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37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
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30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
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24%synergy
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6%synergy
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20%synergy
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28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
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18%synergy
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20%synergy
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25%synergy
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14%synergy
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20%synergy
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21%synergy
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15%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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16%synergy
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17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
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17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
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17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
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16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
PuPu UFO
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
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15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Slither Blade
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13%synergy
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14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Network Disruptor
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12%synergy
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13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
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13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
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13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
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13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
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13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
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11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Drake
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
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Rapid Hybridization
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
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-3%synergy
Evacuation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Engulf the Shore
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
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-1%synergy
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6%synergy
Cryptic Command
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-3%synergy
Anticipate
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6%synergy
Force of Negation
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-7%synergy
Shore Up
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4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
Turn Aside
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5%synergy
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6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
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6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
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6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
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2%synergy
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Ponder
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Relm's Sketching
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Deluge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mists of Lórien
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Flash Photography
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
The Water Crystal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
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Proft's Eidetic Memory
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mind Over Matter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Verity Circle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Clone Saga
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Invasion of Segovia
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
20%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Terrain Generator
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Depths
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy