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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wistfulness
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Chomping Changeling
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sodden Verdure
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Countryside
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kami of Whispered Hopes
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
65%synergy
Chasm Skulker
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Master Biomancer
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Wizard Class
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Thrummingbird
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Hardened Scales
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
54%inclusion60 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Cankerbloom
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Omen Hawker
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Murkfiend Liege
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Call
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Incubation Druid
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Kiora's Follower
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Wave Goodbye
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Managorger Hydra
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Evolution Sage
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Radagast the Brown
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Skatewing Spy
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Loyal Guardian
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Inga and Esika
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Fathom Mage
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Tender Wildguide
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Coiling Oracle
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Gyre Sage
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Silverback Elder
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Sharktocrab
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Topiary Stomper
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Elusive Otter
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Command
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Signature Slam
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Double Major
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Experimental Augury
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Spry and Mighty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Oversimplify
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Monster Manual
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Communal Brewing
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Long List of the Ents
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Instill Energy
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Fight Rigging
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion91 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-15%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion109 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion109 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion102 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy