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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Diligent Zookeeper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Tiger-Seal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Badgermole Cub
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kami of Whispered Hopes
74%inclusion90 decks122 decks
67%synergy
Chasm Skulker
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
63%synergy
Master Biomancer
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
61%synergy
Wizard Class
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Hardened Scales
72%inclusion88 decks122 decks
57%synergy
Thrummingbird
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Cankerbloom
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
53%inclusion63 decks119 decks
51%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Murkfiend Liege
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Inspiring Call
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Incubation Druid
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Omen Hawker
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Kiora's Follower
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Managorger Hydra
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Sage
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Skatewing Spy
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Radagast the Brown
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Guardian
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Witness
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Fathom Mage
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Tender Wildguide
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Inga and Esika
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Coiling Oracle
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Sharktocrab
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Silverback Elder
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Gyre Sage
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Elusive Otter
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Topiary Stomper
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Observer
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Quandrix Command
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Voidslime
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Signature Slam
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Double Major
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Thirsting Roots
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Oversimplify
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Explore
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Monster Manual
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Long List of the Ents
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Communal Brewing
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instill Energy
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Fight Rigging
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion101 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-16%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion113 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-3%synergy