The Goose Mother (Commander) - Expensive +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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Doubling Season
88% of 41 decks +78% synergy
Gilded Goose
73% of 41 decks +71% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
78% of 41 decks +70% synergy
The Ozolith
76% of 41 decks +69% synergy
Unbound Flourishing
68% of 41 decks +68% synergy
Academy Manufactor
68% of 41 decks +65% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
65% of 20 decks +63% synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
60% of 40 decks +59% synergy
The Shire
61% of 41 decks +59% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
61% of 41 decks +58% synergy
Top Cards
Tireless Provisioner
71% of 41 decks +55% synergy
The Great Henge
66% of 41 decks +57% synergy
Birds of Paradise
66% of 41 decks +38% synergy
Heroic Intervention
61% of 41 decks +31% synergy
Peregrin Took
61% of 41 decks +58% synergy
Branching Evolution
56% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
56% of 41 decks +54% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
54% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Mana Drain
54% of 41 decks +38% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
51% of 41 decks +44% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63% of 41 decks +41% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59% of 41 decks +31% synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
49% of 41 decks +47% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49% of 41 decks +31% synergy
Worldly Tutor
34% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
29% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Ancient Tomb
24% of 41 decks +15% synergy
The One Ring
20% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Force of Will
17% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Creatures
Voracious Hydra
51% of 41 decks +50% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
51% of 41 decks +51% synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
51% of 41 decks +47% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
46% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
45% of 20 decks +39% synergy
Primordial Hydra
44% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Managorger Hydra
44% of 41 decks +38% synergy
Mossborn Hydra
42% of 12 decks +34% synergy
Elanor Gardner
41% of 41 decks +41% synergy
Delighted Halfling
39% of 41 decks +28% synergy
Nexos
37% of 41 decks +36% synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
37% of 41 decks +28% synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
37% of 41 decks +33% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
37% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Genesis Hydra
34% of 41 decks +33% synergy
Shimmer Dragon
32% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
32% of 41 decks +23% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
27% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Hungering Hydra
27% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
27% of 41 decks +25% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
27% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
27% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
25% of 12 decks +21% synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22% of 18 decks +17% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
22% of 18 decks +21% synergy
Hydra Trainer
22% of 18 decks +22% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
22% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Deepglow Skate
22% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Llanowar Elves
22% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
22% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Feasting Hobbit
22% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Junk Winder
22% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Railway Brawler
20% of 20 decks +18% synergy
Gyre Sage
20% of 41 decks +13% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Tough Cookie
17% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
17% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Protean Hydra
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Incubation Druid
15% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Eternal Witness
15% of 41 decks -8% synergy
Evolution Sage
15% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Tanazir Quandrix
15% of 41 decks +13% synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
15% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Elvish Mystic
15% of 41 decks -10% synergy
Enduring Vitality
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Roaming Throne
14% of 29 decks +6% synergy
The Third Doctor
13% of 31 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
44% of 41 decks -0% synergy
Beast Within
41% of 41 decks -10% synergy
Inspiring Call
37% of 41 decks +23% synergy
Counterspell
34% of 41 decks -16% synergy
Swan Song
27% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
25% of 24 decks +20% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Sink into Stupor
22% of 18 decks +11% synergy
Invigorating Surge
22% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
22% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21% of 24 decks +14% synergy
Pongify
20% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Planar Genesis
17% of 18 decks +6% synergy
Stew the Coneys
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Mystical Tutor
15% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15% of 41 decks -12% synergy
Arcane Denial
15% of 41 decks -8% synergy
Second Harvest
15% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Entish Restoration
15% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Mutational Advantage
14% of 22 decks +9% synergy
Bioshift
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Whir of Invention
12% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Ripples of Potential
10% of 29 decks +0% synergy
Brainstorm
10% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Simic Charm
10% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Voidslime
10% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Nature's Claim
10% of 41 decks -1% synergy
Negate
10% of 41 decks -17% synergy
Double Major
10% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Force of Negation
7% of 41 decks -1% synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Krosan Grip
7% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Collective Resistance
6% of 18 decks +2% synergy
Signature Slam
6% of 18 decks +5% synergy
Gift of the Viper
6% of 18 decks +3% synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Trash the Town
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
49% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Nature's Lore
49% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Three Visits
39% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Rampant Growth
34% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Nature's Rhythm
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Kodama's Reach
29% of 41 decks -9% synergy
Rise and Shine
29% of 41 decks +27% synergy
Revive the Shire
29% of 41 decks +28% synergy
Many Partings
27% of 41 decks +25% synergy
Farseek
27% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Wave Goodbye
24% of 29 decks +13% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Fabricate
17% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17% of 18 decks +12% synergy
Spider Food
15% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Finale of Devastation
15% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12% of 41 decks -0% synergy
Giant Opportunity
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Return from the Wilds
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Universal Surveillance
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Doppelgang
12% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11% of 18 decks +9% synergy
Thoughtcast
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Curse of the Swine
10% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Last March of the Ents
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7% of 41 decks -1% synergy
Oversimplify
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Visions of Dominance
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
39% of 41 decks +37% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
34% of 29 decks +34% synergy
Lightning Greaves
34% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Radiant Lotus
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Fractal Harness
24% of 41 decks +23% synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Power Fist
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Herald's Horn
15% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Heaped Harvest
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Urza's Incubator
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Transmutation Font
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Panharmonicon
10% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Crystal Shard
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Lembas
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Emerald Medallion
10% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Isochron Scepter
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5% of 37 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
51% of 41 decks +36% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
42% of 40 decks +39% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
39% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
38% of 16 decks +32% synergy
Parallel Lives
37% of 41 decks +30% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
34% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Primal Vigor
24% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Mechanized Production
24% of 41 decks +23% synergy
Hydra's Growth
22% of 41 decks +20% synergy
Trail of Crumbs
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
20% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15% of 40 decks +11% synergy
Virtue of Strength
15% of 40 decks +12% synergy
Hadana's Climb
15% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Welcome to Sweettooth
12% of 40 decks +12% synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Sylvan Library
12% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Clan Crafter
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Exploration
10% of 41 decks -4% synergy
Mystic Remora
10% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Guardian Project
10% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Primal Empathy
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Killer Service
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Unnatural Growth
7% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Greater Good
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Gourmand's Talent
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6% of 18 decks +1% synergy
Utter Insignificance
6% of 18 decks +5% synergy
Lion Umbra
6% of 18 decks +5% synergy
Copy Land
6% of 18 decks +2% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
6% of 18 decks +3% synergy
Court of Vantress
5% of 40 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
46% of 41 decks +39% synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63% of 41 decks +13% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56% of 41 decks +34% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54% of 41 decks +31% synergy
Rogue's Passage
41% of 41 decks +20% synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
41% of 41 decks +40% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
34% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Karn's Bastion
34% of 41 decks +23% synergy
Mistrise Village
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Archway of Innovation
28% of 18 decks +26% synergy
Inventors' Fair
20% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Urza's Saga
20% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Temple of the False God
17% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Command Beacon
17% of 41 decks +13% synergy
Restless Vinestalk
15% of 40 decks +9% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15% of 41 decks -3% synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Academy Ruins
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Signet
78% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Simic Signet
24% of 41 decks -9% synergy
Mana Crypt
22% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17% of 41 decks -4% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Mana Vault
12% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Basalt Monolith
10% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Chrome Mox
10% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Thought Vessel
10% of 41 decks -10% synergy
Midnight Clock
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Fellwar Stone
7% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Pillar of Origins
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5% of 40 decks +5% synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Forest
93% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Command Tower
90% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Island
90% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Breeding Pool
85% of 41 decks +42% synergy
Misty Rainforest
76% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Tropical Island
59% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
56% of 41 decks +35% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
49% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
49% of 41 decks -4% synergy
Cavern of Souls
37% of 41 decks +30% synergy
Hedge Maze
36% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Flooded Grove
34% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Overflowing Basin
30% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
24% of 41 decks -14% synergy
Path of Ancestry
24% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Exotic Orchard
24% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Sink into Stupor
22% of 18 decks +11% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22% of 41 decks -27% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Fabled Passage
22% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Mana Confluence
22% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Willowrush Verge
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17% of 18 decks +12% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Scalding Tarn
15% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Flooded Strand
12% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Windswept Heath
12% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
12% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Reflecting Pool
12% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Polluted Delta
12% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Rimewood Falls
12% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11% of 18 decks +5% synergy
Tangled Islet
10% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Temple of Mystery
10% of 41 decks -29% synergy
Wooded Foothills
10% of 41 decks +0% synergy
City of Brass
10% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Brokers Hideout
7% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Prismatic Vista
7% of 41 decks -0% synergy
Opal Palace
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6% of 18 decks +1% synergy
Urza's Cave
6% of 18 decks +1% synergy