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Alistair, the Brigadier
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Bant

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1114 Current Rank
#1125 Last Week
#1025 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.

Serah Farron Crystallized Serah Serah Farron
+17% Synergy $0.48
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+15% Synergy $0.95
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+14% Synergy $0.17
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+6% Synergy $1.45
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+6% Synergy

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
+56% Synergy $0.16
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+52% Synergy $0.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $5.02
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+43% Synergy $0.22
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+42% Synergy $0.40
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+41% Synergy $0.22
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+41% Synergy $21.14
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+40% Synergy $4.32
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+40% Synergy $1.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy $0.63

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 $0.26
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+34% Synergy $1.00
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+31% Synergy $2.81
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+28% Synergy $2.88
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $11.10
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.65
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.34

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 $11.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $45.06
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $18.23
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $977.12
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+35% Synergy $0.21
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+34% Synergy $0.14
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+33% Synergy $2.84
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $2.23
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
+33% Synergy $0.23
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+32% Synergy $0.18
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+31% Synergy $0.72
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+31% Synergy $0.24
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+30% Synergy $0.39
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
+28% Synergy $0.29
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+27% Synergy $0.28
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+26% Synergy $34.85
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+24% Synergy $0.32
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.33
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+23% Synergy $0.21
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+21% Synergy $22.97
Sergeant John Benton Sergeant John Benton
+20% Synergy $0.28
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+20% Synergy $0.32
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+19% Synergy $10.38
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
+17% Synergy $14.58
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+17% Synergy $0.62
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
+17% Synergy $0.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $42.20
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.24
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+15% Synergy $2.11
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+14% Synergy $3.07
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+14% Synergy $0.13
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+14% Synergy $0.48
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+13% Synergy $2.25
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+13% Synergy $0.31
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+13% Synergy $0.51
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+12% Synergy $0.14
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+12% Synergy $2.92
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
+12% Synergy $2.84
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+12% Synergy $1.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $2.89
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+11% Synergy $1.24
Copper Myr Copper Myr
+11% Synergy $0.20
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+11% Synergy $0.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.11
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+9% Synergy $0.22
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $2.78
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.15
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+7% Synergy $1.33
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+5% Synergy $2.78
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+3% Synergy $2.99
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $12.94
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-13% Synergy $8.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-18% Synergy $9.23

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+23% Synergy $4.00
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+14% Synergy $0.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $16.24
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $5.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.84
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+8% Synergy $0.76
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+6% Synergy $1.09
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $8.15
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.10
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $8.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.31
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+2% Synergy $0.16
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $2.22
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $11.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.75
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.29
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $6.09

Sorceries

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

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+22% Synergy $0.57
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.66
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.83
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+11% Synergy $0.40
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+9% Synergy $0.58
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+9% Synergy $0.19
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.16
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $1.89
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $6.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.69
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.21
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $0.78
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.44
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.26
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+2% Synergy $0.19
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $1.71
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+25% Synergy $0.39
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+21% Synergy $0.63
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+20% Synergy $0.26
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+20% Synergy $0.89
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+19% Synergy $0.14
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+12% Synergy $2.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.24
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+8% Synergy $0.44
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+8% Synergy $3.08
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+8% Synergy $0.48
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+6% Synergy $0.72
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+6% Synergy $0.20
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $2.25
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+6% Synergy $1.34
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.99
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $14.36
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.20
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $0.83
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+5% Synergy $1.34
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+5% Synergy $2.65
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $29.26
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $3.79
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Kellan Joins Up Kellan Joins Up
+26% Synergy $0.18
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+24% Synergy $3.39
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+21% Synergy $0.26
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+19% Synergy $0.72
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+11% Synergy $27.88
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $46.21
City of Death City of Death
+11% Synergy $1.36
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.29
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+9% Synergy $2.04
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.14
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+9% Synergy $0.17
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+9% Synergy $0.14
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $24.05
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+6% Synergy $7.12
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+5% Synergy $0.20
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $0.86
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $5.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $3.94
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+2% Synergy $1.58
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.38
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $1.59
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $48.94

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 $0.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+16% Synergy $30.03
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+4% Synergy $0.53
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.25

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+36% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+34% Synergy $0.76
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+33% Synergy $0.66
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+31% Synergy $2.28
Rivendell Rivendell
+25% Synergy $0.77
The Shire The Shire
+24% Synergy $0.89
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+18% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+14% Synergy $3.65
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+14% Synergy $0.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $7.74
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $19.28
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+8% Synergy $5.55
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $19.02
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $38.71
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+7% Synergy $2.44
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+6% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $9.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $9.47
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+6% Synergy $12.78
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.55
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $3.97
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.28
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $19.41
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $0.77
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $51.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+43% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+42% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+38% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+34% Synergy $1.81
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+27% Synergy $0.21
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+25% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+25% Synergy $0.35
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+24% Synergy $1.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+13% Synergy $0.56
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $67.47
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $2.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.07
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $4.04
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.26
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.16
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.19
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+15% Synergy $2.62
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+14% Synergy $1.21
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+14% Synergy $1.99
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+13% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.18
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $1.39
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $6.72
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+9% Synergy $0.18
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+5% Synergy $3.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.11
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+4% Synergy $1.46
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+1% Synergy $10.95
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $9.48
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $9.92
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+1% Synergy $0.21
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.45
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
0% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.35
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-3% Synergy $4.57
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.22
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $12.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $11.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-7% Synergy $8.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-7% Synergy $0.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $25.51
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $1.32
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.14
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $9.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $13.72
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.19
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-19% Synergy $0.98
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-22% Synergy $0.33

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