Atraxa, Praetors' Voice (Commander) - -1/-1 Counters

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
The Problem of Generic Commanders
How do you build a commander that doesn't really give you an idea of how to build it? Is it worth it to build a generic commander?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dread Tiller
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Blight Rot
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bile-Vial Boggart
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
High Perfect Morcant
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Contagion Engine
58%inclusion193 decks333 decks
42%synergy
Inexorable Tide
65%inclusion216 decks333 decks
37%synergy
Karn's Bastion
72%inclusion240 decks333 decks
36%synergy
Blighted Agent
52%inclusion174 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
73%inclusion242 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
67%inclusion223 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Ichor Rats
50%inclusion165 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
45%inclusion150 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
61%inclusion202 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
60%inclusion201 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
60%inclusion199 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
55%inclusion182 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
50%inclusion165 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
50%inclusion165 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion158 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
46%inclusion153 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
45%inclusion150 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
44%inclusion148 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
44%inclusion147 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Flux Channeler
43%inclusion142 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion118 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
-14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Skrelv, Defector Mite
41%inclusion138 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
40%inclusion133 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
38%inclusion127 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Plague Stinger
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
34%inclusion99 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Cankerbloom
32%inclusion108 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
32%inclusion94 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
29%inclusion98 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion82 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
25%inclusion82 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
24%inclusion80 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
-20%synergy
Plague Myr
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Observer
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Necroskitter
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Grateful Apparition
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Vishgraz, the Doomhive
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Deepglow Skate
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Viral Drake
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Volrath, the Shapestealer
20%inclusion65 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Rotpriest
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Obelisk Spider
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Glistener Elf
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Fathom Mage
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Blight Mamba
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Generous Patron
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Carnifex Demon
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
-19%synergy
Fynn, the Fangbearer
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Banshee
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Vraska's Fall
42%inclusion139 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Bite
33%inclusion109 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Atomize
22%inclusion74 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Strike
20%inclusion65 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Radstorm
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Confluence
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Steady Progress
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Reject Imperfection
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Choking Fumes
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-17%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Bring the Ending
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Serum Snare
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-15%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Call
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Virulent Wound
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Void Rend
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Protection Magic
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
39%inclusion130 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
36%inclusion120 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion113 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Drown in Ichor
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
22%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion65 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Expand the Sphere
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Grind // Dust
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Influence
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Damn
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Incremental Blight
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Vat Emergence
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Geth's Summons
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Planewide Celebration
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
37%inclusion123 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion94 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Serrated Arrows
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
The Great Henge
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Norn's Decree
37%inclusion123 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
23%inclusion75 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion63 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
20%inclusion65 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
-17%synergy
Hardened Scales
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Communion
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Branching Evolution
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Four Knocks
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Oath of Teferi
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Dreadship Reef
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
-17%synergy
Gavony Township
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Calciform Pools
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-16%synergy
Peat Bog
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Remote Farm
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion280 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion248 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion163 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
44%inclusion145 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Glistening Sphere
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion128 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Replicating Ring
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
-16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-14%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion309 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion299 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion299 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Island
88%inclusion294 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion288 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion200 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion164 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion159 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion158 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion150 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion148 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
44%inclusion148 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Indatha Triome
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
38%inclusion126 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
36%inclusion121 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion116 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion115 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion113 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion109 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
32%inclusion108 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
32%inclusion107 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
31%inclusion104 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion95 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
The Seedcore
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
-14%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Vivid Grove
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Vivid Creek
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
-11%synergy