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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Delighted Halfling
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Finale of Devastation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Chain of Vapor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Endurance
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Bloom Tender
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Spellskite
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Llanowar Elves
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Chord of Calling
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Subtlety
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Worldly Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Seedborn Muse
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Crop Rotation
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Walking Ballista
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Arbor Elf
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Omen Hawker
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Lesser Masticore
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Tribute Mage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Manglehorn
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Trophy Mage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Boreal Druid
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Vitality
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Haywire Mite
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Quirion Ranger
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Roots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Kiora's Follower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Gilded Goose
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Young Wolf
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
High Fae Trickster
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Priest of Titania
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Destiny Spinner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mistcaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cursecatcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mindbreak Trap
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Force of Negation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Veil of Summer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Noxious Revival
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Force of Vigor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Vitalize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Summoner's Pact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-42%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Commandeer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shared Summons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-42%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Neoform
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Transmute Artifact
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Reshape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Reverent Silence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Natural Order
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Isochron Scepter
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Blasting Station
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Wild Growth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Intruder Alarm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mind Over Matter
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
One with the Kami
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Earthcraft
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Bounty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quest for Renewal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instill Energy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-34%synergy
Shifting Woodland
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Mox Amber
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Mana Confluence
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-51%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy