Alistair, the Brigadier

Alistair, the Brigadier

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Mana cost: {1}{G}{W}{U}

How we read this card

Whenever you cast a historic spell, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.

triggered — makes a token

Whenever Alistair attacks, you may pay {8}. If you do, creatures you control get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of historic permanents you control.

triggered — gives +X/+X, where X is the number of historic permanents you control

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: create a Soldier creature token, put a Soldier creature token onto the battlefield.

Cares about: a spell is cast.

Works well with

cast a spell — 155 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Buster Sword — When Buster Sword is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  2. Jin-Gitaxias // The Great Synthesis — When Jin-Gitaxias // The Great Synthesis is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  3. Hakoda, Selfless Commander — When Hakoda, Selfless Commander is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  4. Emperor Mihail II — When Emperor Mihail II is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  5. The Reality Chip — When The Reality Chip is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  6. Shell of the Last Kappa — When Shell of the Last Kappa is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  7. The Fourth Doctor — When a spell is cast thanks to The Fourth Doctor, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  8. Danitha, New Benalia's Light — When Danitha, New Benalia's Light is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  9. Lavinia, Azorius Renegade — When Lavinia, Azorius Renegade is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token
  10. Isu the Abominable — When Isu the Abominable is cast, Alistair, the Brigadier makes a token

145 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Soldier creature enters the battlefield — 1,279 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

  1. Veteran's Armaments — When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier, Veteran's Armaments triggers

provide a creature to sacrifice — 2,720 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Jalira, Master Polymorphist — Alistair, the Brigadier makes fodder for Jalira, Master Polymorphist
  2. Polymorph — Alistair, the Brigadier makes fodder for Polymorph
  3. Birthing Ritual — Alistair, the Brigadier makes fodder for Birthing Ritual
  4. Proteus Staff — Alistair, the Brigadier makes fodder for Proteus Staff
  5. Synthetic Destiny — Alistair, the Brigadier makes fodder for Synthetic Destiny
  6. Mass Polymorph — Alistair, the Brigadier makes fodder for Mass Polymorph

2,714 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature token enters the battlefield — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier:

  1. Securitron Squadron — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Anointer Priest — gains you 1 life
  3. Nesting Dovehawk — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

a creature token is created — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Alistair, the Brigadier makes a Soldier token, Staff of the Storyteller puts a story counter on itself

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token enters the battlefield — 3,710 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier:

  1. Baron Bertram Graywater — makes a token
  2. Marneus Calgar — draws you 1 card
  3. Belladonna Took — gains you 1 life
  4. Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  5. Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed — makes a token
  6. Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards — draws you 1 card
  7. Cloakwood Swarmkeeper — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Woodland Champion — puts that many +1/+1 counters on itself
  9. Leonardo, the Balance — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost — becomes prepared

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token is created — 3,711 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

When Alistair, the Brigadier makes a Soldier token:

  1. Akim, the Soaring Wind — makes a token
  2. Idol of Oblivion — draws you 1 card
  3. Rosie Cotton of South Lane — puts a counter on a permanent
  4. Mirkwood Bats — makes each opponent lose 1 life

17 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Human enters the battlefield — 4,639 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

When Alistair, the Brigadier enters:

  1. General Kudro of Drannith — hits a graveyard
  2. Heronblade Elite — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Kyler, Sigardian Emissary — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Thalia's Lieutenant — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Champion of the Parish — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Captain of the Mists — untaps itself
  7. Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold — gives +1/+0
  8. Beregond of the Guard — gives +1/+1
  9. Théoden, King of Rohan — grants double strike
  10. Lossarnach Captain — taps a creature an opponent controls

2 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

When Alistair, the Brigadier attacks:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — deals 1 damage
  2. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  3. Grim Javelineer — gives +1/+0
  4. Invisible Woman — triggers
  5. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature
  6. Guide of Souls — triggers
  7. Campsite Cuisine — sacrifices a Food
  8. Gossip's Talent — triggers
  9. Banon, the Returners' Leader — draws and discards
  10. Toph, Earthbending Master — puts a counter on a permanent

123 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

When Alistair, the Brigadier attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Anthem of Rakdos — gives +2/+0
  3. Kindred Discovery — draws you 1 card
  4. Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon — puts counters on a permanent
  5. Chorale of the Void — brings a card back
  6. Saw — sacrifices a creature
  7. Gisa's Favorite Shovel — makes an opponent sacrifice a creature
  8. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls

198 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature blocks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

When Alistair, the Brigadier blocks:

  1. Mage Hunters' Onslaught — makes a player lose 1 life
  2. Tide of War — sacrifices a creature
  3. Dead-Iron Sledge — kills a creature
  4. Dwindle — kills a creature

27 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  2. Gimli of the Glittering Caves — When Alistair, the Brigadier enters, Gimli of the Glittering Caves puts counters on a permanent
  3. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — When Alistair, the Brigadier enters, Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior puts a counter on itself
  4. Legolas Greenleaf — When Alistair, the Brigadier enters, Legolas Greenleaf puts a counter on a permanent
  5. The Neutrinos — When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  6. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier, Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry grants flying, haste and menace
  7. Aetherstorm Roc — When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  8. Raphael, Most Attitude — When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

335 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Alistair is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Soldier enters thanks to Alistair, the Brigadier, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

53 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.