Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One (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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Omen Hawker
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Clever Conjurer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Forensic Researcher
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Wizard Class
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Ominous Seas
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Gyre Engineer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Hydroelectric Specimen
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Body of Knowledge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Kelpie Guide
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Kiora's Follower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Oneirophage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Radagast the Brown
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Insidious Fungus
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
PuPu UFO
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Frilled Mystic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Chakram Retriever
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Varmint
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Diversion Unit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Walking Atlas
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Aeon Chronicler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Brazen Borrower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Shieldback
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Fear of Impostors
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Homunculus Horde
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Twitching Doll
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree Rootweaver
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Six
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Starwinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Auroral Procession
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Binding
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Signature Slam
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Dryad's Revival
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Modify Memory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Selective Obliteration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-43%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Diviner's Wand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Psychic Corrosion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Quest for Renewal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Feywild Visitor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mordenkainen
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-36%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Forest
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Breeding Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Plains
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Drowner of Truth
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy