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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wistfulness
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Chomping Changeling
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sodden Verdure
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Countryside
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kami of Whispered Hopes
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
66%synergy
Chasm Skulker
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Master Biomancer
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Wizard Class
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
58%synergy
Thrummingbird
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
55%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
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Omen Hawker
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Murkfiend Liege
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Incubation Druid
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Kiora's Follower
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Managorger Hydra
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Evolution Sage
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Skatewing Spy
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Radagast the Brown
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Fathom Mage
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Loyal Guardian
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Inga and Esika
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Tender Wildguide
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Coiling Oracle
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Gyre Sage
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Sharktocrab
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Silverback Elder
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Topiary Stomper
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Elusive Otter
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Varmint
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion31 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
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Quandrix Command
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%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
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Signature Slam
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Double Major
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Vitalize
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Oversimplify
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Explore
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Spry and Mighty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Monster Manual
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Long List of the Ents
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Communal Brewing
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Instill Energy
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Fight Rigging
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Loading Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Season
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%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
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion20 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
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
7%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
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Tangled Islet
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-12%synergy