Avacyn, Angel of Hope (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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Chronicle of Victory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Herald of War
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Worldslayer
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Armageddon
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Archangel of Thune
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Resplendent Angel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Wrath of God
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Land Tax
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Archangel of Tithes
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Angel of Vitality
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bishop of Wings
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Emissary
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Platinum Angel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Exemplar of Light
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sunblast Angel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Destiny
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Soul Warden
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Angel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Admonition Angel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Serenity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Angel of Finality
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Segovian Angel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Serra Paragon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Rebuff the Wicked
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Tithe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Invoke the Divine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Riot Control
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Calamity's Wake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Erase
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Safe Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Brought Back
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Revelation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Day of Judgment
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cleansing Nova
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Entreat the Angels
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Catastrophe
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Planar Cleansing
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Split Up
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Doomskar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ravages of War
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mass Calcify
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Defy Death
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Search for Glory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Revoke Existence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Influence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ultima
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Endless Atlas
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
The Immortal Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Eye
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Seer's Sundial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Godsend
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Grace
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Accord
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Rule of Law
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Planar Disruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arrest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Endless Horizons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Honor of the Pure
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
18%synergy
War Room
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Karoo
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy