Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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Mar 17, 2026
Budget Replacements for Doubling Season in Commander
Doubling Season is one of the most well known cards for Commander players. But it's expensive! Let's look at some cheaper alternatives.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Score
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Leader's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
79%inclusion61 decks77 decks
71%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
78%inclusion60 decks77 decks
70%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
75%inclusion58 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Hardened Scales
84%inclusion65 decks77 decks
66%synergy
Conclave Mentor
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
60%synergy
Abzan Falconer
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
59%synergy
Branching Evolution
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
59%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
60%inclusion46 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Damning Verdict
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Gyre Sage
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion60 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
69%inclusion53 decks77 decks
56%synergy
Inspiring Call
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
47%synergy
The Great Henge
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
60%inclusion46 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Aura Shards
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Evolution Sage
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
54%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
48%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Ouroboroid
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Managorger Hydra
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Incubation Druid
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mystic
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Beast Whisperer
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Botanical Brawler
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Evolution Witness
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Railway Brawler
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Guardian
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Tuskguard Captain
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Cankerbloom
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Biophagus
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Pledge of Unity
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Protection Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Smell Fear
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Collective Effort
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Thirsting Roots
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Open the Way
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Collector's Cage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Animation Module
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Doubling Season
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Retreat
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Loading Zone
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Resourceful Defense
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Elemental Bond
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Well Rested
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Bioengineered Future
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Basri Ket
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Ajani Unyielding
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Gavony Township
78%inclusion60 decks77 decks
53%synergy
Karn's Bastion
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
53%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Ba Sing Se
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion65 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion68 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Temple Garden
87%inclusion67 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Savannah
69%inclusion53 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Lush Portico
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Brushland
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Fortified Village
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Bastion
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Scattered Groves
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Verge
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Horizon Canopy
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Grove
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Arctic Treeline
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-2%synergy