Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants (Commander)

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Rank #3,552
47decks
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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Omen Hawker
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Wizard Class
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Kiora's Follower
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Body of Knowledge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Beast Whisperer
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Inga and Esika
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Kelpie Guide
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Radagast the Brown
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Reclamation Sage
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Quirion Ranger
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Silverback Elder
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Omni-Changeling
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Coiling Oracle
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Fungus
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Paradise Druid
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Pummeler for Hire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Chomping Changeling
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Plaxmanta
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Researcher
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Void Grafter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Depart the Realm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Mirrorform
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Wild Unraveling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Plasm Capture
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Artful Dodge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Oversimplify
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Become the Avalanche
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cone of Cold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Split the Party
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Monster Manual
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Brass Knuckles
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Empyrial Plate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Gathering Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Instill Energy
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Indomitable Might
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Quest for Renewal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dormant Grove
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Phasing of Zhalfir
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Market Festival
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Training Grounds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Campus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Manor Gate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Grove
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Stream
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy