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

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Rank #1,669
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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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Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lessons from Life
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kami of Whispered Hopes
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Chasm Skulker
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
64%synergy
Master Biomancer
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
61%synergy
Wizard Class
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
59%synergy
Hardened Scales
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Thrummingbird
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Cankerbloom
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Omen Hawker
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Murkfiend Liege
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Call
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Incubation Druid
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Managorger Hydra
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Kiora's Follower
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Wave Goodbye
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Evolution Sage
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Radagast the Brown
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Skatewing Spy
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Guardian
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Tender Wildguide
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Inga and Esika
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Fathom Mage
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Coiling Oracle
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Silverback Elder
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Sharktocrab
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Wistfulness
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Gyre Sage
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Beast Whisperer
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Topiary Stomper
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Command
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Charm
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Double Major
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Signature Slam
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Mana Leak
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Shore Up
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Oversimplify
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Explore
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Monster Manual
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Branching Evolution
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Communal Brewing
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Long List of the Ents
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Fight Rigging
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Instill Energy
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Burgeoning
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion91 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion102 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Rimewood Falls
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy