Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer (Commander) - Upgraded Tempo

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
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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
Multiversal Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Red Death, Shipwrecker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Gingerbrute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Slither Blade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Gudul Lurker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Ledger Shredder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mountain Goat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Master of Waves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Champion of Wits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Omen Hawker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phoenix Chick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oneirophage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Grayscaled Gharial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Renegade Silent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Artisans
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kelpie Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sprite Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Pongify
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Invert Polarity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Fateful Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thought Scour
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Disallow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reins of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Unholy Heat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mental Note
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Insurrection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Expressive Iteration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Pyretic Charge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Energy Tap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Heist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hidden Strings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Mob Rule
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Insight Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wizard Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Storm the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Powerbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Guild Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Copy Land
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
As Foretold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Search for Azcanta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sticky Fingers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Lands
Fiery Islet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Ferrous Lake
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy