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

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Rank #1,648
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sodden Verdure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Diligent Zookeeper
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Tiger-Seal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Badgermole Cub
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Bison Whistle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kami of Whispered Hopes
73%inclusion83 decks114 decks
66%synergy
Chasm Skulker
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Master Biomancer
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
61%synergy
Wizard Class
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Thrummingbird
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
56%synergy
Hardened Scales
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Cankerbloom
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Omen Hawker
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Murkfiend Liege
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
57%inclusion65 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Incubation Druid
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Kiora's Follower
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Managorger Hydra
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Evolution Sage
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Skatewing Spy
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Radagast the Brown
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Evolution Witness
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Loyal Guardian
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Coiling Oracle
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Tender Wildguide
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Inga and Esika
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Gyre Sage
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Silverback Elder
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Sharktocrab
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Whisperer
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Elusive Otter
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Topiary Stomper
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Voracious Varmint
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Command
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Decisive Denial
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Simic Charm
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Signature Slam
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Double Major
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Shore Up
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Vitalize
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Oversimplify
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
17%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Monster Manual
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Long List of the Ents
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Communal Brewing
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Instill Energy
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Fight Rigging
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
85%inclusion97 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion95 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion65 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion112 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion112 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion105 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Tangled Islet
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Rimewood Falls
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-12%synergy