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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Supportive Parents
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sharktocrab
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Tainted Observer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Cankerbloom
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Thrummingbird
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Master Biomancer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Long List of the Ents
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Skatewing Spy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Inspiring Call
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Growth Spiral
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Chasm Skulker
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fathom Mage
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Explore
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Spikeshell Harrier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Coiling Oracle
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Diversion Unit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Loyal Guardian
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Dragon Sniper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Reclamation Sage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Omen Hawker
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Evolution Sage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Kiora's Follower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Grappling Kraken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Elusive Otter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Treetop Snarespinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Vitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Quandrix Cultivator
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Tanazir Quandrix
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ambush Wolf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Managorger Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Fear of Impostors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trygon Predator
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Fertilid
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Inga and Esika
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Hivespine Wolverine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Frilled Mystic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Tender Wildguide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Negate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Charm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Nature
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Signature Slam
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Decisive Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Entish Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Joint Exploration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fog
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Molder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blessed Respite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Filter Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Applied Biomancy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Savagery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Contact Other Plane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Band Together
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inner Calm, Outer Strength
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ride the Avalanche
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lull
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Natural Connection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Titanic Brawl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Thirsting Roots
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Threats Undetected
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Oversimplify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Vastwood Surge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Expand the Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scale the Heights
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Courage in Crisis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Edge of Autumn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Unknown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Winterthorn Blessing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cone of Cold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Golden Ratio
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Broken Bond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Storm the Seedcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sunbringer's Touch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Smell Fear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Explorer's Cache
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Hardened Scales
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Roaring Earth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
One with the Kami
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Frogify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Path of Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Authority
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Instinct
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exchange of Words
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Druid Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Signet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Simic Guildgate
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Quandrix Campus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-34%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy