Atraxa, Praetors' Voice (Commander) - Expensive 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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ichormoon Gauntlet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Doubling Season
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Evolution Sage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Bloom Tender
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Flux Channeler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Cankerbloom
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Carth the Lion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Marketback Walker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Kiora's Follower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Nissa, Vastwood Seer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arena Rector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Spike Weaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Scythecat Cub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Soul Diviner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fynn, the Fangbearer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Academy Rector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Peacekeeper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Thrummingbird
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Atomize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Void Rend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Bite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Emerald Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Animist's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Time Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Chain Veil
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Static Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tumble Magnet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Trinisphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lost Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lux Cannon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Brokers Ascendancy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Humility
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Inexorable Tide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Moat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mirari's Wake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Teferi
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Liliana
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sterling Grove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Glistening Oil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Decree
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stasis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Relic Seeker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
The Wanderer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Narset Transcendent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Karn Liberated
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dovin Baan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Garruk, Apex Predator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-30%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Replicating Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Indatha Triome
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Forest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tendo Ice Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin's Core
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy