Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer (Commander) - Upgraded

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
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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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66%synergy
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59%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
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55%synergy
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55%synergy
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54%synergy
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52%synergy
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51%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
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44%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
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Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
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The Locust God
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Omen Hawker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Kelpie Guide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Looter il-Kor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Oneirophage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Subtlety
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Renegade Silent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sprite Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Scapegoat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Taunting Kobold
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Agitator Ant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Courage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Goldhound
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Shoreline Looter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rabbit Battery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sabin, Master Monk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
PuPu UFO
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fateful Showdown
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Invert Polarity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Evacuation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Firestorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Hymn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Forbid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Heat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Spiral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hidden Strings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Pyretic Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Energy Tap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spiraling Embers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Collective Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cone of Cold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Heist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Master the Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ivory Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aether Syphon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Empyrial Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Proft's Eidetic Memory
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Wizard Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Storm the Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Behold the Unspeakable
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Powerbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Five-Alarm Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Copy Land
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Restless Spire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Madblind Mountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Moonring Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Tantalite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Islet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Campus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Molten Tributary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy