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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Web of Life and Destiny
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Supportive Parents
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kami of Whispered Hopes
74%inclusion94 decks127 decks
67%synergy
Chasm Skulker
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Master Biomancer
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
61%synergy
Hardened Scales
72%inclusion92 decks127 decks
57%synergy
Thrummingbird
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
56%synergy
Wizard Class
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
56%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Cankerbloom
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
57%inclusion73 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Murkfiend Liege
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Inspiring Call
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion73 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Incubation Druid
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Beast Within
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
51%inclusion65 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Omen Hawker
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Kiora's Follower
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Volo, Guide to Monsters
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Managorger Hydra
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Evolution Sage
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Skatewing Spy
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Guardian
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Radagast the Brown
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Fathom Mage
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Tender Wildguide
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Sharktocrab
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Inga and Esika
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Silverback Elder
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Gyre Sage
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Coiling Oracle
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Topiary Stomper
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Ouroboroid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Observer
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Elusive Otter
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Quandrix Command
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Voidslime
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Signature Slam
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Oversimplify
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Monster Manual
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Long List of the Ents
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Communal Brewing
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Instill Energy
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Season
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
85%inclusion108 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion104 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion124 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion124 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion117 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion80 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion65 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy