Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (Commander)

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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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Krang, the All-Powerful
6.4%inclusion37 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Mathemagics
2.8%inclusion22 decks792 decks
2%synergy
Diary of Dreams
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.7%inclusion10 decks576 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.60K decks4.41K decks
52%synergy
The Council of Four
59%inclusion2.59K decks4.41K decks
51%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.40K decks4.41K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion2.46K decks4.41K decks
49%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
51%inclusion2.26K decks4.41K decks
49%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.41K decks4.41K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.30K decks4.41K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion2.06K decks4.41K decks
42%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion2.07K decks4.41K decks
41%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion1.62K decks3.51K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion3.08K decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion2.83K decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion2.70K decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion2.68K decks4.41K decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.31K decks4.41K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.25K decks4.41K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.24K decks4.41K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion2.17K decks4.41K decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion2.08K decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion2.06K decks4.41K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion1.82K decks4.41K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion1.34K decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.41K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion995 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion915 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion911 decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion682 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion580 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion579 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Shabraz, the Skyshark
43%inclusion1.91K decks4.41K decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion1.90K decks4.41K decks
31%synergy
The Second Doctor
42%inclusion1.85K decks4.41K decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion1.65K decks4.41K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.55K decks4.41K decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.47K decks4.41K decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.46K decks4.41K decks
25%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1.44K decks4.41K decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.29K decks4.06K decks
29%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.37K decks4.41K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion1.05K decks3.51K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
28%inclusion1.24K decks4.41K decks
26%synergy
Windborn Muse
26%inclusion1.16K decks4.41K decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion967 decks3.72K decks
25%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
26%inclusion1.13K decks4.41K decks
23%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1.12K decks4.41K decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
23%inclusion1.01K decks4.41K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion941 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
20%inclusion879 decks4.41K decks
17%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion859 decks4.41K decks
19%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
19%inclusion821 decks4.41K decks
17%synergy
Oneirophage
18%inclusion777 decks4.41K decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion755 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion716 decks4.41K decks
14%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion701 decks4.41K decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion393 decks2.55K decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion646 decks4.41K decks
13%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion646 decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion633 decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion614 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion476 decks3.51K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion574 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion557 decks4.41K decks
-12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion557 decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
12%inclusion172 decks1.39K decks
10%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion527 decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
11%inclusion371 decks3.50K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion364 decks3.52K decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion451 decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
10%inclusion445 decks4.41K decks
10%synergy
Nadir Kraken
10%inclusion427 decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Reveille Squad
9.5%inclusion419 decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.3%inclusion410 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.5%inclusion317 decks3.74K decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.2%inclusion363 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.8%inclusion346 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.6%inclusion335 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Adept Watershaper
7.4%inclusion67 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Absolute Virtue
7.1%inclusion181 decks2.57K decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.6%inclusion290 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion1.89K decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion1.64K decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.54K decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.19K decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.18K decks4.41K decks
17%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion998 decks4.41K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion901 decks4.41K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion840 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion759 decks4.12K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion782 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
15%inclusion634 decks4.12K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion677 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion660 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion657 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion622 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion581 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion563 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion559 decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion496 decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion463 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion421 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.4%inclusion371 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Opt
8.2%inclusion361 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Holy Day
8.1%inclusion358 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Intellectual Offering
8.0%inclusion352 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.8%inclusion346 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
7.5%inclusion304 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion329 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.4%inclusion326 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion300 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion295 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
6.6%inclusion293 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.6%inclusion292 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.4%inclusion282 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
6.2%inclusion272 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Plagiarize
5.7%inclusion251 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
5.4%inclusion236 decks4.41K decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion234 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion225 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.60K decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.28K decks4.41K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
22%inclusion990 decks4.41K decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion886 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion727 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion711 decks4.41K decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion654 decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion620 decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion546 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion470 decks4.41K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion442 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion441 decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
10%inclusion427 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.5%inclusion374 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.2%inclusion338 decks4.12K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion347 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.3%inclusion323 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion320 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion289 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.7%inclusion124 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.6%inclusion248 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion245 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
39%inclusion1.74K decks4.41K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.71K decks4.41K decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion1.56K decks4.41K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.42K decks4.41K decks
31%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion902 decks4.41K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion891 decks4.41K decks
-5%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion873 decks4.41K decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion865 decks4.41K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion778 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion762 decks4.41K decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion634 decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion633 decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion602 decks4.41K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion547 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion496 decks4.41K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion456 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion253 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion425 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.6%inclusion380 decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
8.3%inclusion365 decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion327 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.3%inclusion320 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion317 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
6.9%inclusion304 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.9%inclusion303 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion294 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.0%inclusion226 decks3.74K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.7%inclusion252 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion223 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion1.87K decks4.41K decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion1.71K decks4.41K decks
37%synergy
Ominous Seas
38%inclusion1.66K decks4.41K decks
34%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion1.42K decks4.41K decks
29%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion1.32K decks4.41K decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
20%inclusion904 decks4.41K decks
16%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion854 decks4.41K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18%inclusion660 decks3.70K decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion737 decks4.41K decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion623 decks4.41K decks
13%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion622 decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion617 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion579 decks4.41K decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion530 decks4.41K decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion530 decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion516 decks4.41K decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion478 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion339 decks3.17K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion456 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion450 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion444 decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.5%inclusion418 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.2%inclusion408 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.6%inclusion381 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.6%inclusion377 decks4.40K decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion371 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.1%inclusion359 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.1%inclusion356 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion356 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Rule of Law
7.3%inclusion323 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.1%inclusion312 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.9%inclusion306 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.8%inclusion302 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.3%inclusion276 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
6.1%inclusion268 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.1%inclusion268 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion264 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Public Enemy
5.6%inclusion248 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.6%inclusion246 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.1%inclusion227 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
5.0%inclusion222 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion1.70K decks4.41K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion575 decks4.41K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
9.1%inclusion400 decks4.41K decks
9%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.5%inclusion375 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.9%inclusion349 decks4.41K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.7%inclusion252 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion3.56K decks4.41K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
31%inclusion1.35K decks4.41K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion1.21K decks4.41K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.01K decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion887 decks4.41K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion728 decks4.41K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion721 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion611 decks4.41K decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion539 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion466 decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion459 decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
9.0%inclusion395 decks4.41K decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion385 decks4.41K decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion320 decks4.41K decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.9%inclusion178 decks2.57K decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion199 decks2.87K decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.6%inclusion289 decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion268 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.1%inclusion225 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion3.78K decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion3.59K decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion3.23K decks4.41K decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion2.13K decks4.41K decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion2.05K decks4.41K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion2.01K decks4.41K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.41K decks
28%synergy
Misleading Signpost
21%inclusion943 decks4.41K decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion897 decks4.41K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion816 decks4.41K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion510 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion473 decks4.41K decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.4%inclusion129 decks2.01K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.35K decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.33K decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion3.75K decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion3K decks4.41K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion2.93K decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.21K decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.06K decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion2.04K decks4.41K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion1.89K decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion1.86K decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion1.84K decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.69K decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.49K decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion1.49K decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion1.21K decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion1.02K decks3.75K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion1.18K decks4.41K decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion983 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion969 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion891 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion852 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion771 decks4.41K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion719 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion677 decks4.41K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion669 decks4.41K decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion625 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion614 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion589 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion574 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion546 decks4.41K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion516 decks4.41K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion475 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.4%inclusion372 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion289 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion248 decks4.41K decks
-2%synergy