Atraxa, Praetors' Voice (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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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Eventide's Shadow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gutsplitter Gang
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Heirloom Auntie
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Blackthorn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Doubling Season
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Oath of Teferi
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Evolution Sage
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Deepglow Skate
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Carth the Lion
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Flux Channeler
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Arena Rector
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Ichor Rats
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Cankerbloom
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Thrummingbird
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Agent
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Plague Stinger
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Viral Drake
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Observer
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Academy Rector
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Spike Weaver
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Vishgraz, the Doomhive
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Peacekeeper
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Bite
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Radstorm
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Negate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Drown in Ichor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sunfall
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Chain Veil
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brokers Ascendancy
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Humility
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Oath of Nissa
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Decree
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Oath of Ajani
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Dueling Grounds
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Narset Transcendent
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
8%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Liliana Vess
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Karn Liberated
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Garruk Wildspeaker
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
The Wanderer
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Gavony Township
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Replicating Ring
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion63 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Island
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Breeding Pool
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Indatha Triome
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
The Seedcore
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-9%synergy