The Goose Mother (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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Germination Practicum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Shire
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Doubling Season
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Academy Manufactor
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Gilded Goose
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Peregrin Took
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Hydroid Krasis
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Heroic Intervention
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
The Great Henge
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Branching Evolution
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Managorger Hydra
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Inspiring Call
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Elanor Gardner
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Voracious Hydra
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Primordial Hydra
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Nexos
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Genesis Hydra
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Junk Winder
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Ouroboroid
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Hungering Hydra
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Tough Cookie
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Feasting Hobbit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Feasting Troll King
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Evolution Sage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Displaced Dinosaurs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel, Gift-Giver
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Deepglow Skate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Second Harvest
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stew the Coneys
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bioshift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Voidslime
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Eureka Moment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tale's End
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Double Major
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Revive the Shire
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Many Partings
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Wave Goodbye
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Study the Classics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spider Food
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Giant Opportunity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Return from the Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Universal Surveillance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Bumi's Feast Lecture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Last March of the Ents
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Heaped Harvest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Coin of Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Transmutation Font
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Erratic Portal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Oven
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Ninja Pizza
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Parallel Lives
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Hardened Scales
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Primal Vigor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Level Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Score
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Hydra's Growth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Welcome to Sweettooth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Killer Service
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tree of Tales
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Tropical Island
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Willowrush Verge
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy