Avacyn, Angel of Hope (Commander) - Budget 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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Giada, Font of Hope
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Dazzling Angel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Hour of Revelation
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Angel of Finality
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Cleansing Nova
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Sunblast Angel
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Planar Cleansing
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Herald of War
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Wrath of God
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Platinum Angel
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Angel of Serenity
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Return to Dust
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-25%synergy
Creatures
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Aang, Air Nomad
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Angel of Vitality
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Serra Angel
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Serra's Emissary
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Wojek Investigator
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Exemplar of Light
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Resplendent Angel
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Disk
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Holy Cow
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Omens
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Vanguard Seraph
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Boreas Charger
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Sanctions
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Destiny
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Thraben Watcher
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Resolute Archangel
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Vanguard
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Emancipation Angel
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Bishop of Wings
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Angel of Invention
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Valkyrie
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Segovian Angel
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Aegis Angel
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Disenchant
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Cloudshift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Make Your Move
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Calamity's Wake
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Fated Retribution
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Thraben Charm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Union of the Third Path
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Invoke the Divine
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Congregate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Reflection
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Intervention
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Renounce the Guilds
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interference
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Ascension
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Fate Forgotten
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Rally of Wings
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Plunge into Winter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lost to Legend
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Faith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Pressure Point
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Day of Judgment
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Shatter the Sky
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Entreat the Angels
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Armageddon
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Doomskar
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Rout
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Devastating Mastery
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ravnica at War
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Decree of Justice
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Catastrophe
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Martial Coup
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mass Calcify
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
End Hostilities
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Defy Death
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Declaration in Stone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Revoke Existence
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Storm Herd
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Edict
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Lay Down Arms
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trusty Boomerang
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pearl Medallion
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-28%synergy
Worldslayer
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Endless Atlas
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Boompile
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Eye
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Ring
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Valkyrie's Sword
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Seer's Sundial
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sunset Pyramid
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Magnifying Glass
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
With Great Power...
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Court of Grace
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Banishing Light
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Pacifism
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Accord
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Champions from Beyond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Worship
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Pariah
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-25%synergy
Glorious Anthem
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Answered Prayers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Destiny
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Divine Sacrament
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Honor of the Pure
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Petrify
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Renewal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Karoo
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
New Benalia
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Drifting Meadow
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Arid Archway
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Desert of the True
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
The Fair Basilica
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Marble Diamond
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Hedron Archive
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Gilded Lotus
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
26%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Worn Powerstone
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Serum Powder
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Night Market
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Cave of Temptation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy