The Goose Mother (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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27%synergy
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9%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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74%inclusion211 decks285 decks
72%synergy
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70%inclusion200 decks285 decks
69%synergy
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74%inclusion210 decks285 decks
65%synergy
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57%synergy
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59%inclusion169 decks285 decks
57%synergy
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55%synergy
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64%inclusion182 decks285 decks
49%synergy
Many Partings
51%inclusion144 decks285 decks
49%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion165 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Elanor Gardner
47%inclusion135 decks285 decks
47%synergy
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Cultivate
60%inclusion172 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion150 decks285 decks
3%synergy
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48%inclusion138 decks285 decks
46%synergy
Managorger Hydra
48%inclusion136 decks285 decks
42%synergy
Branching Evolution
47%inclusion134 decks285 decks
36%synergy
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46%inclusion132 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Call
46%inclusion132 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Hardened Scales
46%inclusion132 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
45%inclusion124 decks276 decks
43%synergy
Revive the Shire
45%inclusion128 decks285 decks
44%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
45%inclusion127 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
44%inclusion125 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
42%inclusion120 decks285 decks
35%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
42%inclusion119 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
40%inclusion114 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
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27%synergy
Nexos
35%inclusion100 decks285 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion100 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Hydra
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33%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
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19%synergy
Primordial Hydra
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30%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
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28%synergy
Tough Cookie
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29%synergy
Genesis Hydra
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28%synergy
Hungering Hydra
27%inclusion78 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
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23%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
27%inclusion76 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
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26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion75 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Evolution Sage
26%inclusion75 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
24%inclusion38 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Junk Winder
24%inclusion68 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
24%inclusion67 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion62 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Feasting Troll King
21%inclusion59 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Deepglow Skate
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
17%inclusion47 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Provisions Merchant
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Elusive Otter
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
12%synergy
The Third Doctor
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Thrummingbird
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Master Biomancer
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
7%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Hooded Hydra
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
41%inclusion117 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion113 decks285 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
27%inclusion78 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Stew the Coneys
26%inclusion74 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
-8%synergy
Planar Genesis
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Second Harvest
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
-8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Denial
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
-15%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
Decisive Denial
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Essence Capture
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Voidslime
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Bioshift
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Ice Out
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Plasm Capture
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Eureka Moment
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion127 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion123 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion110 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Rise and Shine
33%inclusion95 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Spider Food
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Return from the Wilds
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion72 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Wave Goodbye
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion66 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Giant Opportunity
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion45 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtcast
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Visions of Dominance
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Oversimplify
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Smell Fear
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Bumi's Feast Lecture
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion107 decks285 decks
36%synergy
The Ozolith
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion95 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
27%inclusion78 decks285 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion75 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
26%inclusion75 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Heaped Harvest
24%inclusion49 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion66 decks285 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lembas
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Coin of Mastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Candy Trail
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
5%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
44%inclusion124 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
43%inclusion123 decks285 decks
43%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion95 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
27%inclusion77 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Welcome to Sweettooth
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Primal Vigor
23%inclusion66 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion39 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Killer Service
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Strength
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Clan Crafter
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Fae Offering
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Growth
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
39%inclusion110 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion134 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
45%inclusion128 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion116 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion59 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion246 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion186 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Golden Egg
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion285 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion283 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion244 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
66%inclusion187 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
49%inclusion140 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
49%inclusion139 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
47%inclusion133 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion131 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion130 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
40%inclusion115 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
39%inclusion112 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
39%inclusion110 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion76 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
24%inclusion67 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion62 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion45 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
16%inclusion45 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Oasis
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
3%synergy