Kros, Defense Contractor (Commander) - Budget +1/+1 Counters

Arnaud Gompertz
Feb 18, 2026
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Practiced Offense
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Pensive Professor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skyboon Evangelist
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
86%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
75%synergy
Thrummingbird
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
74%synergy
Verity Circle
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
69%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Collective Effort
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Requisition Raid
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Grateful Apparition
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
63%synergy
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Together Forever
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
62%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Fathom Mage
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Evolution Sage
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
55%synergy
Generous Patron
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Gluntch, the Bestower
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Experiment Kraj
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Park Heights Maverick
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Cankerbloom
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Witness
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Sludge Monster
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Incubation Druid
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Genestealer Patriarch
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Willbreaker
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Shield Broker
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Meadowboon
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Forcemage Advocate
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Observer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Skyship Plunderer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Gyre Sage
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Rhoda, Geist Avenger
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Spike Weaver
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Brokers Confluence
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Unbounded Potential
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Protection Magic
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Brokers Charm
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Immortal Obligation
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Quandrix Command
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Long River's Pull
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Boon of Safety
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-37%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-26%synergy
Bant Charm
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Reap What Is Sown
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Dromoka's Command
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Peerless Recycling
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Gift of the Viper
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-26%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Fog
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Endless Detour
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Ooze Spill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Light of Hope
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Perch Protection
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Parting Gust
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lead by Example
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Forms
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Break Ties
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bioshift
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Contentious Plan
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Thrive
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Regna's Sanction
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Honor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Thirsting Roots
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Courage in Crisis
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Split Up
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Expand the Sphere
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Theft of Dreams
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Shoulder to Shoulder
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Explorer's Cache
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Magnetic Web
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Power Conduit
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bow of Nylea
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Oracle's Vault
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Solitary Sanctuary
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Noble Heritage
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Family's Favor
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Predation
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Tenuous Truce
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Resourceful Defense
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Impetus
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Predatory Impetus
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Captured by Lagacs
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Martial Impetus
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Communal Brewing
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Fall of the Impostor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
The War Games
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Kinbinding
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Puca's Covenant
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Blossombind
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Gavony Township
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-34%synergy
Forge of Heroes
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Bounty Board
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
55%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Replicating Ring
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Canopy Vista
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Mystery
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Brokers Hideout
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Village
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Plenty
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Vivid Meadow
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Vivid Grove
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Bant Panorama
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Vivid Creek
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Sodden Verdure
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Grove
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Scattered Groves
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy