Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero (Commander) - Budget

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Rank #1,872
47decks
Background image for Building an Alistair, the Brigadier Commander Deck
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
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knowledge Is Power
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Scheming Fence
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Mirror Entity
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Giant Killer
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Robaran Mercenaries
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Universal Automaton
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Wizard Class
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Clever Conjurer
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Cathar Commando
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
The Council of Four
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Valiant Changeling
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sally Sparrow
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Impostor of the Sixth Pride
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Wharf Infiltrator
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Fatestitcher
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Intrepid Adversary
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Arcade Gannon
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Gondor's Hope
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Thalia's Lieutenant
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Irregular Cohort
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Krile Baldesion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Deputy of Detention
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mistwalker
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Argivian Phalanx
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Verge Rangers
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spurnmage Advocate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Children of Korlis
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Crib Swap
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Retort
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Shore Up
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Sage's Dousing
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Takedown
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Absorb Identity
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Spell Blast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Twiddle
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stream of Unconsciousness
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
No More Lies
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Forbid
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Concerted Defense
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Djeru's Resolve
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Zealous Display
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mass Appeal
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Step Through
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Stick Together
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Drain Power
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Whelming Wave
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
For the Emperor!
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Diviner's Wand
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Horn of Gondor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Gallows at Willow Hill
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Multiclass Baldric
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ivory Tower
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Nerd Rage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Anti-Magic Aura
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Paladin Class
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reprobation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utter Insignificance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ossification
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Port Town
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Flood Plain
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Abandoned Campground
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-21%synergy