Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit (Commander)

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Rank #3,965
24decks
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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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Dundoolin Weaver
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Formidable Speaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Volo, Guide to Monsters
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Radagast the Brown
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Kiora's Follower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Silverback Elder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Three Tree Rootweaver
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Beast Whisperer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Trailtracker Scout
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Tender Wildguide
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Beast Within
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Enduring Vitality
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Natural Order
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Diligent Zookeeper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Tiger-Seal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Omen Hawker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Squirrel Mob
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Pygmy Hippo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Researcher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Topiary Stomper
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
God-Eternal Rhonas
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Goobbue Gardener
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Badgermole Cub
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Marang River Regent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Inga and Esika
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Augury Owl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ovinomancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Witness
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Man-o'-War
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Identity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inner Calm, Outer Strength
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Root Snare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arrester's Admonition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Second Harvest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
High Stride
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Explore
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Shared Roots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sami's Curiosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Road of Return
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flood of Recollection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Dominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Titania's Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seasons Past
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Become the Avalanche
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Calamitous Tide
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chitterspitter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Birthing Pod
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Door
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Armillary Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hand of Vecna
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Empyrial Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Squirrel Nest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Court of Bounty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Birthing Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Long List of the Ents
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dwindle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Metamorphic Alteration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Font of Fertility
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Asceticism
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Bath Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Elephant Guide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Wolf
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kitnap
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Gossip's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Spires
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Cave of Temptation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Drowner of Truth
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy