Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
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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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Gogo, Master of Mimicry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Professor Hojo
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
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Delighted Halfling
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
89%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Flusterstorm
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Chord of Calling
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Mistrise Village
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
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Force of Negation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Crop Rotation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Remora
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Llanowar Elves
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Omen Hawker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Walking Ballista
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Seedborn Muse
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Mystical Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
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Endurance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Bloom Tender
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Enduring Vitality
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Elvish Mystic
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Eternal Witness
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Lesser Masticore
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Subtlety
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Ledger Shredder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Kiora's Follower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
High Fae Trickster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ugin's Conjurant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Endless One
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Haywire Mite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Quirion Ranger
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mockingbird
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Manglehorn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Trophy Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Arbor Elf
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Memnite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Scryb Ranger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Phantasmal Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Shieldback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Marketback Walker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Mindbreak Trap
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Force of Vigor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Worldly Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Veil of Summer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Vitalize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Resculpt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Pongify
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Long-Term Plans
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Delay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Reweave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tidal Bore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Autumn's Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Summoner's Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-39%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Transmute Artifact
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Reverent Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mobilize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trinisphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Intruder Alarm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Sylvan Library
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Mind Over Matter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
One with the Kami
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quest for Renewal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Defense of the Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Training Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Seat of the Synod
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tree of Tales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-39%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-47%synergy