Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef (Commander) - Expensive Core

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Rank #1,660
12decks
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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Proft's Eidetic Memory
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Wave Goodbye
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Chasm Skulker
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Birds of Paradise
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Karn's Bastion
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Master Biomancer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Pensive Professor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Noxious Newt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Biophagus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Cankerbloom
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Radagast the Brown
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Ouroboroid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Omen Hawker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Beast Whisperer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Managorger Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Chomping Changeling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wistfulness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Loch Mare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Evolution Sage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Vitality
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Reclamation Sage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Witness
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Tender Wildguide
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Inga and Esika
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Vigor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Haywire Mite
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Fathom Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Silverback Elder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Ripples of Potential
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Unravel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Vitalize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Blur
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eureka Moment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Displace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Signature Slam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plasm Capture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Forbid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Over the Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Oversimplify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Open the Way
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Ravenform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasting Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Monster Manual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Boompile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tribute to the World Tree
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Hardened Scales
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Puca's Covenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
The Phasing of Zhalfir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Family's Favor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Quest for Renewal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Omenpath Journey
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Druids' Repository
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Overflowing Basin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Willowrush Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy