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

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
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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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Knowledge Is Power
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
The Council of Four
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Wizard's Retort
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Crib Swap
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Scheming Fence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Giant Killer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
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Negate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Mirror Entity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Robaran Mercenaries
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Omen Hawker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Boromir, Gondor's Hope
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Defiler of Faith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sally Sparrow
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Spurnmage Advocate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Detective of the Month
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Genestealer Locus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Clever Conjurer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Impostor of the Sixth Pride
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Verge Rangers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Valiant Changeling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Grell Philosopher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Beregond of the Guard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Universal Automaton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Arcade Gannon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Starfighter Pilot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lyse Hext
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mechanical Mobster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Barkform Harvester
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Evie Frye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hookblade Veteran
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Entity Tracker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Impostors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Acrobatic Cheerleader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Inventor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cult Healer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Glimmer Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Walking Sponge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Sage's Dousing
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Shore Up
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-40%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Holy Day
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dawn Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unwanted Remake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Haze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Absorb Identity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tolarian Winds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Condemn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Intervene
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spare from Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Repel the Abominable
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Emergency Powers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Unified Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Contraband Livestock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Distant Melody
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mass Appeal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Time Wipe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Step Through
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Starfall Invocation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Twice Upon a Time
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Psionic Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Mighty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Modify Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stick Together
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Makindi Stampede
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Citywide Bust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flux
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Laquatus's Creativity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
By Invitation Only
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Gallows at Willow Hill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Horn of the Mark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Multiclass Baldric
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diviner's Wand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ivory Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Gondor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Unable to Scream
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Utter Insignificance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ominous Seas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Jace's Erasure
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Solitary Confinement
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hardlight Containment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sugar Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Endless Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Frogify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Duty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reprobation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nerd Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chains of Custody
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stasis Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crab Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Starlit Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eel Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Battle Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Saving Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hope Against Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Redemption Arc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call to the Kindred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Isolation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Flight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fae Flight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Empyrial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dog Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Conclave Tribunal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bonds of Faith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Subdual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Flight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Lilypad Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lupinflower Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Nesting Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-41%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Marble Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-58%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Prairie Stream
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Port Town
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Campground
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hidden Grotto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kabira Takedown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Conduit Pylons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Makindi Stampede
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Flood Plain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wanderwine Hub
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy