Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage (Commander) - Core

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Chasm Skulker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Omen Hawker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Silver Myr
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Clever Conjurer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Kelpie Guide
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Oneirophage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Remote Isle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Body of Knowledge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Cruise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Creatures
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Burnished Hart
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Wonder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Mulldrifter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Loyal Drake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Corridor Monitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Researcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Serum Visionary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Spectral Sailor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Puppeteer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Marang River Regent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sludge Monster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Peregrine Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Walrus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Walking Atlas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Pit Automaton
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
The Mindskinner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patron Wizard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Soratami Savant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Focus the Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Shore Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Jwari Disruption
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Evacuation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Get Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Transcendent Message
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hithlain Knots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hornswoggle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twiddle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Call to Heel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dream Fracture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deduce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Echoing Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Suspend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Dousing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intervene
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Keep Safe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Supreme Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Confound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Think Twice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Stern Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twitch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Displace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Modify Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tidings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Pirate's Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Callous Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flood of Tears
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Water Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Venser's Journal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Inscribed Tablet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Magnifying Glass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Candy Trail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Gateway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goggles of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ivory Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Proft's Eidetic Memory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
The Bath Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fate Foretold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Thoughts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Military Intelligence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Redaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Ruins of Oran-Rief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Memorial to Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guildless Commons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Sky Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Network Terminal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Blossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Demolition Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy