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Alistair, the Brigadier
Price tag $0.13

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

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Bant

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1268 Current Rank
#1093 Last Week
#1018 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alistair, the Brigadier.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alistair, the Brigadier decks.

The Seriema The Seriema
+8% Synergy $1.01
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+7% Synergy $2.36
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+5% Synergy $2.10
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $7.96
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $16.93

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alistair, the Brigadier's abilities and overall game plan.

Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+55% Synergy $0.19
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+52% Synergy $0.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $4.87
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+42% Synergy $0.29
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+42% Synergy $0.38
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+42% Synergy $0.22
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+40% Synergy $5.68
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+40% Synergy $21.61
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy $0.66
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+40% Synergy $1.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alistair, the Brigadier decks.

The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+36% Synergy $0.23
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+34% Synergy $1.61
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+31% Synergy $4.14
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+28% Synergy $2.92
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $9.75
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.25
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+3% Synergy $11.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $34.30
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $82.60
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.22
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $21.52
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $989.62
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $46.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.00
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alistair, the Brigadier's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+35% Synergy $0.20
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+34% Synergy $0.14
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+33% Synergy $1.06
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $3.22
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
+33% Synergy $0.18
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+32% Synergy $0.16
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+31% Synergy $0.78
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+30% Synergy $0.34
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+30% Synergy $0.26
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
+28% Synergy $0.40
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+27% Synergy $0.27
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+26% Synergy $30.84
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+25% Synergy $0.22
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.36
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+22% Synergy $0.17
Sergeant John Benton Sergeant John Benton
+21% Synergy $0.30
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+20% Synergy $24.32
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+20% Synergy $0.26
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+19% Synergy $10.42
Serah Farron Crystallized Serah Serah Farron
+18% Synergy $0.43
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
+17% Synergy $14.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+17% Synergy $0.89
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
+17% Synergy $0.14
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $45.59
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+15% Synergy $1.85
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+15% Synergy $0.97
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+14% Synergy $0.61
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+14% Synergy $0.09
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+13% Synergy $2.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+13% Synergy $3.06
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+13% Synergy $0.24
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
+13% Synergy $2.83
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+12% Synergy $0.16
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+12% Synergy $2.31
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+12% Synergy $0.49
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+12% Synergy $0.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $2.67
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+11% Synergy $1.61
Copper Myr Copper Myr
+11% Synergy $0.21
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+11% Synergy $0.39
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.28
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+7% Synergy $1.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $2.46
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+2% Synergy $5.50
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $15.14
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-14% Synergy $8.81
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-18% Synergy $10.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alistair, the Brigadier safe.

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+22% Synergy $3.93
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+14% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $17.03
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $4.77
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.73
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+8% Synergy $0.83
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+6% Synergy $2.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $4.94
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.38
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $8.17
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+2% Synergy $0.18
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $1.94
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $8.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.82
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.26
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $23.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.03

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alistair, the Brigadier's game plan and control the board.

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+21% Synergy $0.53
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.51
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.79
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+11% Synergy $0.34
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+9% Synergy $0.21
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+9% Synergy $0.48
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.13
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $1.47
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.79
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.24
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $0.75
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.88
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.19
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.37
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $1.58
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.03
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.73

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+25% Synergy $0.29
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+21% Synergy $1.61
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+20% Synergy $1.61
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+19% Synergy $0.32
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+19% Synergy $0.15
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+12% Synergy $2.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.26
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+8% Synergy $0.31
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+8% Synergy $2.39
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+7% Synergy $0.75
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+7% Synergy $0.32
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+6% Synergy $0.98
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+6% Synergy $0.18
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $15.40
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.10
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.54
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+5% Synergy $0.19
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+5% Synergy $1.54
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+5% Synergy $1.93
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $0.70
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $1.69
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.79
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $4.98
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alistair, the Brigadier's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kellan Joins Up Kellan Joins Up
+26% Synergy $0.19
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+24% Synergy $4.52
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+21% Synergy $0.26
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+19% Synergy $0.58
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $45.90
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+11% Synergy $25.54
City of Death City of Death
+11% Synergy $1.14
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.36
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+10% Synergy $3.43
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.17
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+9% Synergy $0.17
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+9% Synergy $0.10
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $29.02
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+6% Synergy $7.55
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+5% Synergy $0.24
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $1.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $3.86
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $4.71
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+1% Synergy $2.23
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.54
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $1.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alistair, the Brigadier to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+23% Synergy $1.00
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+15% Synergy $34.00
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+4% Synergy $0.53
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+36% Synergy $0.70
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+35% Synergy $1.32
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+33% Synergy $0.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+31% Synergy $4.66
Rivendell Rivendell
+25% Synergy $1.04
The Shire The Shire
+24% Synergy $2.42
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+18% Synergy $0.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+14% Synergy $3.53
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+14% Synergy $1.04
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.51
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $10.78
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.21
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+8% Synergy $5.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $18.65
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $19.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $41.89
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+7% Synergy $2.03
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $8.83
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.32
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+6% Synergy $12.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $30.50
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $4.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.89
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $49.50
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+3% Synergy $0.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+43% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+42% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+38% Synergy $0.29
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+33% Synergy $2.76
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+28% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+26% Synergy $0.25
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+26% Synergy $0.39
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+24% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+13% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.15
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $65.92
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $2.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.13
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.28
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $4.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alistair, the Brigadier decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.25
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.16
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.15
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+15% Synergy $3.68
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+14% Synergy $1.07
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+14% Synergy $2.05
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+13% Synergy $0.16
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+12% Synergy $1.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.15
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $5.70
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+9% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+4% Synergy $1.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.20
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+2% Synergy $0.17
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+1% Synergy $11.21
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $11.60
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+1% Synergy $0.15
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.18
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $12.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.12
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
0% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-4% Synergy $4.88
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.44
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $15.94
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.16
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-7% Synergy $15.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $7.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-8% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $27.41
Brushland Brushland
-9% Synergy $0.84
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $8.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.93
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-20% Synergy $0.66
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-22% Synergy $0.30

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