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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The Cabbage Merchant
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Doubling Season
87% of 39 decks +77% synergy
Gilded Goose
77% of 39 decks +75% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
79% of 39 decks +71% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
68% of 22 decks +67% synergy
Unbound Flourishing
67% of 39 decks +66% synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
67% of 39 decks +66% synergy
Academy Manufactor
67% of 39 decks +63% synergy
The Ozolith
69% of 39 decks +63% synergy
The Shire
62% of 39 decks +59% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
62% of 39 decks +59% synergy
Top Cards
Tireless Provisioner
69% of 39 decks +54% synergy
Birds of Paradise
64% of 39 decks +37% synergy
Peregrin Took
62% of 39 decks +59% synergy
Heroic Intervention
62% of 39 decks +32% synergy
The Great Henge
62% of 39 decks +53% synergy
Mana Drain
56% of 39 decks +41% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
54% of 39 decks +53% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
51% of 39 decks +50% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
51% of 39 decks +44% synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
51% of 39 decks +44% synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62% of 39 decks +34% synergy
Rhystic Study
54% of 39 decks +31% synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
49% of 39 decks +47% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46% of 39 decks +29% synergy
Worldly Tutor
36% of 39 decks +20% synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
31% of 39 decks +28% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28% of 39 decks +21% synergy
Ancient Tomb
23% of 39 decks +14% synergy
The One Ring
18% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Mystical Tutor
18% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Creatures
Managorger Hydra
51% of 39 decks +46% synergy
Voracious Hydra
51% of 39 decks +51% synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
49% of 39 decks +44% synergy
Primordial Hydra
49% of 39 decks +48% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
49% of 39 decks +48% synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
45% of 22 decks +39% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
44% of 39 decks +41% synergy
Nexos
41% of 39 decks +41% synergy
Elanor Gardner
41% of 39 decks +40% synergy
Mossborn Hydra
38% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
38% of 13 decks +34% synergy
Delighted Halfling
38% of 39 decks +27% synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
36% of 39 decks +32% synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
36% of 39 decks +27% synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
36% of 39 decks +28% synergy
Genesis Hydra
36% of 39 decks +35% synergy
Shimmer Dragon
33% of 39 decks +31% synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31% of 39 decks +29% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
31% of 39 decks +16% synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
31% of 39 decks +29% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
31% of 39 decks +30% synergy
Hungering Hydra
31% of 39 decks +30% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
31% of 39 decks +24% synergy
Junk Winder
28% of 39 decks +21% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
26% of 39 decks +18% synergy
Feasting Hobbit
26% of 39 decks +25% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
26% of 39 decks +25% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
24% of 21 decks +23% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
23% of 39 decks +20% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
23% of 39 decks +23% synergy
Llanowar Elves
23% of 39 decks -5% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19% of 21 decks +13% synergy
Hydra Trainer
19% of 21 decks +19% synergy
Protean Hydra
18% of 39 decks +18% synergy
Tough Cookie
18% of 39 decks +17% synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
18% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
18% of 39 decks +14% synergy
Deepglow Skate
18% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
15% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Elvish Mystic
15% of 39 decks -9% synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
15% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
15% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
15% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Gyre Sage
15% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Railway Brawler
14% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Enduring Vitality
13% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Roaming Throne
13% of 30 decks +5% synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Eternal Witness
13% of 39 decks -9% synergy
Seedborn Muse
13% of 39 decks -3% synergy
Instants
Beast Within
46% of 39 decks -5% synergy
Growth Spiral
44% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Inspiring Call
44% of 39 decks +30% synergy
Counterspell
38% of 39 decks -12% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
28% of 25 decks +23% synergy
Heritage Reclamation
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Pongify
23% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Swan Song
23% of 39 decks +4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
21% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Invigorating Surge
21% of 39 decks +19% synergy
Stew the Coneys
21% of 39 decks +20% synergy
Second Harvest
18% of 39 decks +11% synergy
Arcane Denial
18% of 39 decks -5% synergy
Archdruid's Charm
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15% of 39 decks -11% synergy
Whir of Invention
15% of 39 decks +13% synergy
Force of Will
15% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Planar Genesis
14% of 21 decks +3% synergy
Sink into Stupor
14% of 21 decks +3% synergy
Ripples of Potential
13% of 30 decks +3% synergy
Mutational Advantage
13% of 23 decks +8% synergy
Negate
13% of 39 decks -14% synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Entish Restoration
13% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Brainstorm
10% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Bioshift
10% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Krosan Grip
10% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Nature's Claim
10% of 39 decks -0% synergy
Reality Shift
10% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Force of Negation
10% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
8% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Silkguard
8% of 39 decks +6% synergy
Aetherize
8% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Tale's End
8% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Voidslime
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Simic Charm
8% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Double Major
8% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5% of 19 decks +1% synergy
Experimental Augury
5% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Stubborn Denial
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Force of Vigor
5% of 39 decks +0% synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Roiling Regrowth
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Spell Swindle
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Noxious Revival
5% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Quandrix Command
5% of 39 decks -0% synergy
Snap
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49% of 39 decks +18% synergy
Cultivate
49% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Rampant Growth
36% of 39 decks -5% synergy
Three Visits
33% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Revive the Shire
33% of 39 decks +32% synergy
Kodama's Reach
31% of 39 decks -7% synergy
Rise and Shine
31% of 39 decks +29% synergy
Many Partings
28% of 39 decks +27% synergy
Wave Goodbye
27% of 30 decks +15% synergy
Fabricate
21% of 39 decks +14% synergy
Farseek
21% of 39 decks -3% synergy
Spider Food
15% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Doppelgang
15% of 26 decks +9% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Giant Opportunity
13% of 39 decks +12% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Finale of Devastation
13% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Universal Surveillance
13% of 39 decks +12% synergy
Oversimplify
10% of 39 decks +6% synergy
Return from the Wilds
10% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Curse of the Swine
10% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Thoughtcast
10% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
10% of 21 decks +7% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10% of 21 decks +5% synergy
Neoform
8% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8% of 39 decks -0% synergy
Explore
8% of 39 decks -13% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Season of Gathering
5% of 19 decks +3% synergy
For the Common Good
5% of 19 decks +3% synergy
Ponder
5% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Windfall
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Traverse the Outlands
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Preordain
5% of 39 decks -3% synergy
Body of Research
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44% of 39 decks +17% synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41% of 39 decks +39% synergy
Lightning Greaves
36% of 39 decks +14% synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
33% of 30 decks +33% synergy
Fractal Harness
26% of 39 decks +25% synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
23% of 39 decks +23% synergy
Heaped Harvest
21% of 19 decks +20% synergy
Herald's Horn
21% of 39 decks +17% synergy
Radiant Lotus
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Power Fist
17% of 24 decks +16% synergy
Urza's Incubator
13% of 39 decks +11% synergy
Crystal Shard
10% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
10% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Emerald Medallion
10% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Lembas
10% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Transmutation Font
9% of 22 decks +9% synergy
Panharmonicon
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Isochron Scepter
8% of 39 decks +5% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Nettlecyst
5% of 39 decks +5% synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
5% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Shadowspear
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Door of Destinies
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Sword of the Animist
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
49% of 39 decks +37% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
46% of 39 decks +33% synergy
Hardened Scales
46% of 39 decks +31% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
44% of 39 decks +41% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
41% of 39 decks +26% synergy
Parallel Lives
36% of 39 decks +30% synergy
Mechanized Production
28% of 39 decks +27% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
26% of 19 decks +21% synergy
Hydra's Growth
26% of 39 decks +24% synergy
Primal Vigor
26% of 39 decks +22% synergy
Trail of Crumbs
21% of 39 decks +20% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15% of 39 decks +11% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13% of 39 decks +6% synergy
Virtue of Strength
13% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Clan Crafter
13% of 39 decks +12% synergy
Sylvan Library
13% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Hadana's Climb
13% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Welcome to Sweettooth
13% of 39 decks +12% synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Remora
10% of 39 decks -5% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
10% of 21 decks +7% synergy
Exploration
8% of 39 decks -6% synergy
Killer Service
8% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Fae Offering
8% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5% of 19 decks +4% synergy
Gourmand's Talent
5% of 19 decks +5% synergy
Freed from the Real
5% of 39 decks +0% synergy
Leyline of Abundance
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Wizard Class
5% of 39 decks -0% synergy
Guardian Project
5% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Wild Growth
5% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Unnatural Growth
5% of 39 decks +2% synergy
Abundant Growth
5% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Nature's Will
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Master Chef
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Court of Vantress
5% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5% of 39 decks -3% synergy
Colossal Majesty
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Greater Good
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10% of 39 decks +10% synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67% of 39 decks +16% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
51% of 39 decks +29% synergy
Rogue's Passage
51% of 39 decks +29% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
49% of 39 decks +27% synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
44% of 39 decks +42% synergy
Karn's Bastion
36% of 39 decks +24% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
36% of 39 decks +31% synergy
Archway of Innovation
29% of 21 decks +27% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28% of 39 decks +25% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Mistrise Village
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Urza's Saga
21% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Inventors' Fair
21% of 39 decks +19% synergy
Temple of the False God
21% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18% of 39 decks +13% synergy
Restless Vinestalk
15% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Command Beacon
13% of 39 decks +9% synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10% of 39 decks -8% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 39 decks -5% synergy
Academy Ruins
8% of 39 decks +6% synergy
Treasure Vault
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
5% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Drannith Ruins
5% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Dryad Arbor
5% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97% of 39 decks +17% synergy
Arcane Signet
79% of 39 decks +17% synergy
Simic Signet
26% of 39 decks -7% synergy
Mana Crypt
18% of 39 decks +14% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18% of 39 decks -3% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Basalt Monolith
10% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Mana Vault
10% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
10% of 39 decks -10% synergy
Chrome Mox
10% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
8% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Fellwar Stone
8% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Pillar of Origins
8% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Midnight Clock
8% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Mox Opal
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Replicating Ring
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Lotus Petal
5% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Mind Stone
5% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Mox Diamond
5% of 39 decks +0% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Forest
92% of 39 decks -3% synergy
Island
90% of 39 decks -6% synergy
Breeding Pool
85% of 39 decks +40% synergy
Misty Rainforest
74% of 39 decks +43% synergy
Tropical Island
69% of 39 decks +55% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69% of 39 decks +25% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
51% of 39 decks -1% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
51% of 39 decks +30% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
49% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Flooded Grove
36% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Hedge Maze
35% of 26 decks +15% synergy
Cavern of Souls
33% of 39 decks +27% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28% of 39 decks -21% synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
26% of 39 decks -13% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
26% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Path of Ancestry
26% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Overflowing Basin
25% of 24 decks +6% synergy
Fabled Passage
21% of 39 decks +6% synergy
Exotic Orchard
21% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
21% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Mana Confluence
21% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18% of 39 decks +8% synergy
Scalding Tarn
15% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Polluted Delta
15% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Flooded Strand
15% of 39 decks +4% synergy
Sink into Stupor
14% of 21 decks +3% synergy
Willowrush Verge
14% of 7 decks -0% synergy
Windswept Heath
13% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Tangled Islet
13% of 39 decks -4% synergy
Rimewood Falls
13% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Myriad Landscape
10% of 39 decks -12% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Wooded Foothills
10% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Reflecting Pool
10% of 39 decks +7% synergy
Temple of Mystery
10% of 39 decks -29% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10% of 21 decks +5% synergy
Prismatic Vista
8% of 39 decks +0% synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8% of 39 decks +1% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8% of 39 decks +6% synergy
Opal Palace
8% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Brokers Hideout
8% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8% of 39 decks -2% synergy
City of Brass
8% of 39 decks +2% synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5% of 39 decks -3% synergy