Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage (Commander)

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Rank #3,373
44decks
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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Otter-Penguin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wizard Class
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Body of Knowledge
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Silver Myr
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-26%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mulldrifter
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Omen Hawker
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Burnished Hart
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Kelpie Guide
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Homunculus Horde
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Illvoi Operative
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Oneirophage
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Leveler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Clever Conjurer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Researcher
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Keeper of Keys
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rangers of Ithilien
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith Garrison
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Drake
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Genestealer Locus
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Walking Atlas
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wharf Infiltrator
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fallaji Archaeologist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visionary
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Expendable Lackey
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Negate
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Essence Flux
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Keep Safe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Displace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Turn Aside
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Blur
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dismiss
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Planar Incision
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bounce Off
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Suspend
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Siren's Ruse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mass Appeal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Modify Memory
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Finale of Revelation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Step Through
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Cut Your Losses
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Venser's Journal
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
The Water Crystal
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
The Magic Mirror
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Horn of Gondor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Magewright's Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ivory Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Ominous Seas
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Font of Magic
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Nerd Rage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mind Unbound
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Memory Erosion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Verity Circle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
The Bath Song
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wiretapping
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to Genius
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Surgical Bay
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Remote Isle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Tolaria West
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Midnight Clock
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Forger's Foundry
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Solar Transformer
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy