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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Badgermole Cub
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
94%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Delighted Halfling
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Finale of Devastation
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Chain of Vapor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Bloom Tender
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Endurance
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Spellskite
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Llanowar Elves
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Chord of Calling
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Flusterstorm
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Subtlety
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Mental Misstep
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
95%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Worldly Tutor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Seedborn Muse
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Crop Rotation
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Elvish Mystic
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Walking Ballista
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Arbor Elf
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Manglehorn
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Omen Hawker
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Lesser Masticore
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Tribute Mage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Enduring Vitality
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Spellseeker
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Incubation Druid
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Young Wolf
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Quirion Ranger
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Trophy Mage
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Boreal Druid
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Haywire Mite
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
High Fae Trickster
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Kiora's Follower
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Witness
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Mockingbird
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Priest of Titania
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Grand Architect
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Destiny Spinner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mistcaller
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cursecatcher
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Pili-Pala
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Pact of Negation
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Force of Negation
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Veil of Summer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Noxious Revival
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Force of Vigor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Whir of Invention
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Summoner's Pact
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Vitalize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-42%synergy
Miscast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-42%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Delay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shared Summons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Neoform
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Transmute Artifact
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Merchant Scroll
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Reshape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Natural Order
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Reverent Silence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Isochron Scepter
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Blasting Station
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Altar of Dementia
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Wild Growth
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Intruder Alarm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Mind Over Matter
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Training Grounds
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Earthcraft
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Instill Energy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Root Maze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Bounty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
One with the Kami
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Quest for Renewal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
City of Traitors
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Emergence Zone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-35%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Mox Amber
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Island
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Mana Confluence
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Forest
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
74%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Sink into Stupor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Willowrush Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-52%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy