Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage (Commander)

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Rank #3,424
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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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Mathemagics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wizard Class
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Body of Knowledge
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Silver Myr
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Omen Hawker
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
33%synergy
High Tide
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Mulldrifter
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Oneirophage
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Kelpie Guide
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Clever Conjurer
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Wonder
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Leveler
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Drake
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Walrus
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Slither Blade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Walking Atlas
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith Garrison
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Operative
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Network Disruptor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Keep Safe
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Unsummon
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Planar Incision
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Blur
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Displace
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Turn Aside
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Cancel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Siren's Ruse
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Engulf the Shore
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Annul
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Abjure
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Think Twice
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Suspend
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Bounce Off
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Modify Memory
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Strings
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Step Through
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Clear the Mind
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Infinite
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Appeal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
23%synergy
The Water Crystal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
The Magic Mirror
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Howling Mine
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mirror Box
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Horn of Gondor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Diviner's Wand
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ivory Tower
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Curiosity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Font of Magic
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Wiretapping
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Mordenkainen
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Remote Isle
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to Genius
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Sky Diamond
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Forger's Foundry
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy