Avacyn, Angel of Hope (Commander) - Angels

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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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Chronicle of Victory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
83%inclusion486 decks585 decks
79%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
85%inclusion496 decks585 decks
70%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
72%inclusion422 decks585 decks
60%synergy
Herald of War
69%inclusion401 decks585 decks
57%synergy
Hour of Revelation
59%inclusion347 decks585 decks
56%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
67%inclusion393 decks585 decks
53%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
68%inclusion396 decks585 decks
52%synergy
Wrath of God
67%inclusion393 decks585 decks
52%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
65%inclusion380 decks585 decks
51%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
64%inclusion373 decks585 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl Medallion
76%inclusion442 decks585 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion413 decks585 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion397 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
61%inclusion359 decks585 decks
30%synergy
Archangel of Thune
60%inclusion353 decks585 decks
46%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
60%inclusion350 decks585 decks
50%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
55%inclusion324 decks585 decks
47%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
54%inclusion318 decks585 decks
44%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
54%inclusion317 decks585 decks
41%synergy
Serra's Emissary
54%inclusion316 decks585 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion393 decks585 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion275 decks585 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion200 decks585 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion112 decks585 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion83 decks585 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion69 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion45 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion45 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Platinum Angel
50%inclusion293 decks585 decks
46%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
49%inclusion286 decks585 decks
39%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
46%inclusion269 decks585 decks
42%synergy
Resplendent Angel
46%inclusion267 decks585 decks
32%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
43%inclusion250 decks585 decks
36%synergy
Sunblast Angel
42%inclusion245 decks585 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion243 decks585 decks
23%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
41%inclusion241 decks585 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
41%inclusion237 decks585 decks
35%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
39%inclusion229 decks585 decks
33%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
38%inclusion90 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Vitality
36%inclusion213 decks585 decks
23%synergy
Bishop of Wings
36%inclusion212 decks585 decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
36%inclusion210 decks585 decks
32%synergy
Angel of Destiny
35%inclusion203 decks585 decks
25%synergy
Exemplar of Light
33%inclusion79 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
33%inclusion192 decks585 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion189 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
30%inclusion178 decks585 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
30%inclusion175 decks585 decks
27%synergy
Firemane Commando
28%inclusion166 decks585 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
28%inclusion163 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Dazzling Angel
26%inclusion62 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Serenity
25%inclusion148 decks585 decks
21%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
24%inclusion143 decks585 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion139 decks585 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
24%inclusion138 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Finality
23%inclusion135 decks585 decks
16%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
22%inclusion130 decks585 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
21%inclusion123 decks585 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion113 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
19%inclusion109 decks585 decks
17%synergy
Admonition Angel
17%inclusion100 decks585 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion96 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Serra Paragon
16%inclusion96 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion95 decks585 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Disk
15%inclusion90 decks585 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion88 decks585 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
15%inclusion87 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Thraben Watcher
15%inclusion86 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
15%inclusion86 decks585 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Angel
14%inclusion84 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion81 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion81 decks585 decks
-3%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion80 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Wojek Investigator
13%inclusion77 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Segovian Angel
12%inclusion72 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
12%inclusion66 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Guardian
12%inclusion70 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
12%inclusion69 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rebuff the Wicked
45%inclusion265 decks585 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion204 decks585 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion145 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
22%inclusion127 decks585 decks
13%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion113 decks585 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion110 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion109 decks585 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion73 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion81 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion45 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion58 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion57 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion55 decks585 decks
-17%synergy
Cloudshift
9.2%inclusion54 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.1%inclusion53 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.7%inclusion51 decks585 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion51 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.9%inclusion46 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion44 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Tithe
6.8%inclusion40 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Fated Retribution
6.2%inclusion36 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.5%inclusion32 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Calamity's Wake
5.1%inclusion30 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion30 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
54%inclusion313 decks585 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
52%inclusion305 decks585 decks
23%synergy
Day of Judgment
48%inclusion283 decks585 decks
43%synergy
Armageddon
43%inclusion252 decks585 decks
40%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
42%inclusion248 decks585 decks
41%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion201 decks585 decks
24%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion194 decks585 decks
25%synergy
Planar Cleansing
32%inclusion185 decks585 decks
30%synergy
Entreat the Angels
18%inclusion104 decks585 decks
13%synergy
Doomskar
17%inclusion99 decks585 decks
15%synergy
Gift of Estates
16%inclusion95 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Catastrophe
15%inclusion90 decks585 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion80 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion75 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion73 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Split Up
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion49 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Rout
12%inclusion68 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Shatter the Sky
11%inclusion63 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion58 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Ravages of War
9.2%inclusion54 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Defy Death
8.0%inclusion47 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Mastery
7.9%inclusion46 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.7%inclusion45 decks585 decks
-3%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.5%inclusion44 decks585 decks
-5%synergy
End Hostilities
6.5%inclusion38 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion37 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
-3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion295 decks585 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion294 decks585 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Incubator
45%inclusion264 decks585 decks
35%synergy
Worldslayer
45%inclusion263 decks585 decks
43%synergy
Herald's Horn
42%inclusion246 decks585 decks
27%synergy
Oketra's Monument
39%inclusion226 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
38%inclusion223 decks585 decks
37%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
36%inclusion209 decks585 decks
12%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
30%inclusion174 decks585 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion132 decks585 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Endless Atlas
17%inclusion97 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
16%inclusion92 decks585 decks
13%synergy
The Immortal Sun
14%inclusion82 decks585 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion80 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
13%inclusion75 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion69 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion64 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Eye
11%inclusion62 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion55 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion40 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.5%inclusion50 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.2%inclusion42 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.2%inclusion42 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
6.8%inclusion40 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion38 decks585 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.2%inclusion36 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Winter Moon
5.6%inclusion29 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.3%inclusion31 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
5.3%inclusion31 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion30 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
45%inclusion264 decks585 decks
25%synergy
Court of Grace
33%inclusion193 decks585 decks
21%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
30%inclusion176 decks585 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion164 decks585 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Accord
21%inclusion125 decks585 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion119 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion101 decks585 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
17%inclusion98 decks585 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion76 decks585 decks
-4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion76 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion72 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion71 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion71 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion60 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
10%inclusion58 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.9%inclusion52 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Pariah
7.7%inclusion45 decks585 decks
0%synergy
With Great Power...
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
6.7%inclusion39 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
6.5%inclusion38 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Mantle
6.5%inclusion38 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.3%inclusion37 decks585 decks
-9%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.0%inclusion19 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Cleric Class
5.1%inclusion30 decks585 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
30%inclusion173 decks585 decks
24%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.4%inclusion49 decks585 decks
-3%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
8.0%inclusion47 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
59%inclusion343 decks585 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
49%inclusion285 decks585 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion191 decks585 decks
21%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion190 decks585 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion186 decks585 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
28%inclusion164 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion112 decks585 decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion79 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion87 decks585 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion80 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion74 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion73 decks585 decks
-10%synergy
Karoo
11%inclusion67 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion66 decks585 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion66 decks585 decks
-7%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion63 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion46 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion56 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.0%inclusion47 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.0%inclusion47 decks585 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.4%inclusion43 decks585 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.2%inclusion42 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion37 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Arch of Orazca
5.8%inclusion34 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion31 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion31 decks585 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
5.1%inclusion30 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion537 decks585 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion344 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
42%inclusion246 decks585 decks
27%synergy
Caged Sun
38%inclusion223 decks585 decks
29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
34%inclusion198 decks585 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion191 decks585 decks
28%synergy
Nyx Lotus
28%inclusion163 decks585 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion158 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion133 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion77 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion106 decks585 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion104 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion87 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion81 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion77 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion77 decks585 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion60 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.5%inclusion44 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.2%inclusion42 decks585 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion33 decks585 decks
-4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.5%inclusion32 decks585 decks
-5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.3%inclusion31 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion539 decks585 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion208 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
34%inclusion196 decks585 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion194 decks585 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion75 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion73 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion58 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion58 decks585 decks
-2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.9%inclusion46 decks585 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion37 decks585 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion26 decks519 decks
2%synergy