Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan (Commander) - Upgraded

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Rank #3,374
7decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tiger-Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chasm Skulker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
High Tide
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Castle Vantress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Aetherize
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Body of Knowledge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Omen Hawker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sakashima's Student
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Undercover Operative
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Meteor Golem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reef Worm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wonder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Spider-Byte, Web Warden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Codecracker Hound
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
PuPu UFO
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Giant Oyster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Adversary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Detective of the Month
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sliversmith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winged Sliver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Run Away Together
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Redirect
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reins of Power
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Long-Term Plans
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Downsize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Skin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Polymorphous Rush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Abjure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Blur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Gainsay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Capsize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Filter Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Engulf the Shore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dream Fracture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Insight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Spectral Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Curse of the Swine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Whelming Wave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Relm's Sketching
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cone of Cold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bribery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Compulsive Research
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hard Evidence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Energy Tap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flood of Tears
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Retraced Image
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cultural Exchange
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Infinite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Devastation Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Concentrate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heroes' Podium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heartstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wanderer's Twig
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instruments of War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Armillary Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
As Foretold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Illusory Gains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Xenograft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thought Lash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Domestication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Copy Enchantment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Copy Land
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Infinite Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spreading Seas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Wiretapping
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mordenkainen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Lens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Bant Panorama
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Esper Panorama
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Umara Wizard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy