Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Rank #1,660
23decks
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chasm Skulker
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Wizard Class
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Hardened Scales
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Omen Hawker
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Cankerbloom
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Master Biomancer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Beast Within
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Witness
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Incubation Druid
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Kiora's Follower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Radagast the Brown
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Inga and Esika
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Coiling Oracle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fathom Mage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Studious First-Year
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Tender Wildguide
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Silverback Elder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Loyal Guardian
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Skatewing Spy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Beast Whisperer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deepglow Skate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wistfulness
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Terastodon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Vigor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Biophagus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ripples of Potential
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Quandrix Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Nature
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Seedship Impact
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Magic Damper
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Oversimplify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Bushwhack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Smell Fear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Monster Manual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Winged Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Communal Brewing
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Puca's Covenant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Abundance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rimewood Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Abundant Countryside
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Drowner of Truth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Capital City
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy