Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero (Commander) - Optimized

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
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Ezra Sassaman
May 29, 2025
Ezra Sassaman
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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Unsettled Mariner
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dovin's Veto
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Entity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Scheming Fence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Quistis Trepe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krile Baldesion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
High Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crib Swap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sage's Dousing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Twincast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mission Briefing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Long-Term Plans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Step Through
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Terminus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mass Appeal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entreat the Angels
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Suppression Ray
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planar Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Wizard Class
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mind Over Matter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reality Acid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Frogify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Thought Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pursuit of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teleportation Circle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Copy Land
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The Biblioplex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Progress
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flood Plain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Suppression Ray
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
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