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

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Rank #1,660
110decks
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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The Astonishing Ant-Man
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, Dino Devotee
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Undercover Skrull
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pet Avengers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chasm Skulker
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
62%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Master Biomancer
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Wizard Class
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Cankerbloom
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Thrummingbird
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Omen Hawker
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Hardened Scales
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Murkfiend Liege
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Incubation Druid
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Kiora's Follower
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Wave Goodbye
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Managorger Hydra
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Siren Stormtamer
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Evolution Sage
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Evolution Witness
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Radagast the Brown
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Guardian
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Inga and Esika
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Tender Wildguide
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Skatewing Spy
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Fathom Mage
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Coiling Oracle
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Silverback Elder
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Sharktocrab
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Newt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Studious First-Year
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Topiary Stomper
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Command
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Signature Slam
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Double Major
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Oversimplify
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Neoform
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Monster Manual
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Branching Evolution
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Long List of the Ents
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion88 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion84 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion107 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion107 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Rimewood Falls
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-0%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy