Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
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Background image for Building an Alistair, the Brigadier Commander Deck
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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Diligent Zookeeper
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Chomping Changeling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wistfulness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tiger-Seal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
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Kami of Whispered Hopes
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
66%synergy
Chasm Skulker
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Master Biomancer
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Wizard Class
62%inclusion72 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Thrummingbird
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Hardened Scales
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Cankerbloom
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Omen Hawker
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
48%synergy
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Murkfiend Liege
62%inclusion72 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Inspiring Call
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Incubation Druid
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Beast Within
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Kiora's Follower
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Wave Goodbye
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Managorger Hydra
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Evolution Sage
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Skatewing Spy
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Radagast the Brown
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Loyal Guardian
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Tender Wildguide
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Inga and Esika
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Coiling Oracle
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Gyre Sage
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Silverback Elder
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Sharktocrab
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Topiary Stomper
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Elusive Otter
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Command
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Charm
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Signature Slam
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Double Major
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Vitalize
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Oversimplify
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Monster Manual
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Long List of the Ents
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Communal Brewing
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Instill Energy
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Fight Rigging
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Honest Work
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion96 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion114 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion114 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion107 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Tangled Islet
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-12%synergy