Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (Commander)

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mathemagics
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.6%inclusion28 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Pensive Professor
3.4%inclusion20 decks593 decks
3%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
2.7%inclusion16 decks593 decks
2%synergy
Erode
2.6%inclusion15 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.82K decks4.78K decks
53%synergy
The Council of Four
59%inclusion2.80K decks4.78K decks
51%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.59K decks4.78K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion2.70K decks4.78K decks
50%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
52%inclusion2.46K decks4.78K decks
49%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.63K decks4.78K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.50K decks4.78K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion2.24K decks4.78K decks
42%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion1.81K decks3.88K decks
41%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion2.23K decks4.78K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion3.33K decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion3.04K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion2.94K decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion2.91K decks4.78K decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.49K decks4.78K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.45K decks4.78K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.43K decks4.78K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion2.36K decks4.78K decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion2.26K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion2.25K decks4.78K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion1.94K decks4.78K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.37K decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.78K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion968 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion965 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion723 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion618 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion617 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion2.05K decks4.78K decks
31%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
43%inclusion2.04K decks4.78K decks
38%synergy
The Second Doctor
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.78K decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
38%inclusion1.80K decks4.78K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.69K decks4.78K decks
31%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.59K decks4.78K decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.59K decks4.78K decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1.56K decks4.78K decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.42K decks4.43K decks
30%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.78K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion1.18K decks3.88K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
28%inclusion1.32K decks4.78K decks
25%synergy
Windborn Muse
26%inclusion1.26K decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion1.07K decks4.09K decks
25%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
26%inclusion1.22K decks4.78K decks
23%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.78K decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.78K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
20%inclusion943 decks4.78K decks
17%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion920 decks4.78K decks
19%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
18%inclusion867 decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Oneirophage
17%inclusion826 decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion808 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion779 decks4.78K decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion477 decks2.93K decks
13%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion762 decks4.78K decks
15%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion708 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion696 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion688 decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion663 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion512 decks3.88K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion619 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion604 decks4.78K decks
-12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion225 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion597 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion564 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
11%inclusion114 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
10%inclusion405 decks3.87K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion390 decks3.89K decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion476 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
10%inclusion460 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Reveille Squad
9.3%inclusion442 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.2%inclusion441 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Nadir Kraken
9.2%inclusion441 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.3%inclusion341 decks4.11K decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.0%inclusion382 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.7%inclusion370 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.5%inclusion359 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Absolute Virtue
7.3%inclusion215 decks2.94K decks
4%synergy
Adept Watershaper
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion2K decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion1.80K decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.67K decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.29K decks4.78K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.78K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion988 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion905 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion825 decks4.48K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion854 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion699 decks4.48K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion731 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion722 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion718 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion665 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion624 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion610 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion590 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion537 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion491 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion455 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Holy Day
8.1%inclusion389 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Intellectual Offering
8.1%inclusion385 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.1%inclusion385 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion381 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion371 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.5%inclusion360 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.5%inclusion357 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Perch Protection
7.4%inclusion329 decks4.43K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion323 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.6%inclusion315 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
6.5%inclusion311 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.5%inclusion311 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion310 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
6.0%inclusion288 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Plagiarize
5.7%inclusion270 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion260 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
5.4%inclusion259 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.1%inclusion242 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion242 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.74K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.40K decks4.78K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.78K decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion936 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion786 decks4.78K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion775 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion723 decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion665 decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion595 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion518 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion484 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion482 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
10%inclusion467 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.3%inclusion398 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.2%inclusion367 decks4.48K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion379 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion338 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion333 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion305 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion269 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.6%inclusion144 decks2.57K decks
-1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.5%inclusion262 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion1.90K decks4.78K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.87K decks4.78K decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion1.70K decks4.78K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.53K decks4.78K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion975 decks4.78K decks
-5%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion958 decks4.78K decks
18%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion958 decks4.78K decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion944 decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion858 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion811 decks4.78K decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion698 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
15%inclusion698 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion666 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion593 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion541 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion292 decks2.88K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion482 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion467 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.7%inclusion415 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
8.1%inclusion389 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion354 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.3%inclusion348 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion339 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.8%inclusion324 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
6.8%inclusion324 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.4%inclusion308 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion241 decks4.11K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.7%inclusion270 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.2%inclusion247 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion2.04K decks4.78K decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion1.82K decks4.78K decks
36%synergy
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.77K decks4.78K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion1.55K decks4.78K decks
30%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion1.43K decks4.78K decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.78K decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion930 decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
17%inclusion697 decks4.07K decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion801 decks4.78K decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion678 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion669 decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion662 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion624 decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion576 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion560 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion556 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion534 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion377 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion492 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion482 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion472 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.4%inclusion448 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.0%inclusion431 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.6%inclusion409 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion402 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.4%inclusion399 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.2%inclusion392 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.1%inclusion387 decks4.76K decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.1%inclusion386 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Rule of Law
7.3%inclusion351 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.1%inclusion338 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.8%inclusion325 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.7%inclusion322 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.4%inclusion306 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion288 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.0%inclusion287 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
5.9%inclusion284 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.7%inclusion270 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Public Enemy
5.4%inclusion257 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.3%inclusion253 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
5.0%inclusion239 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
39%inclusion1.84K decks4.78K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion619 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.9%inclusion424 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.5%inclusion404 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion381 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.0%inclusion289 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion3.85K decks4.78K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion1.45K decks4.78K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion1.31K decks4.78K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion957 decks4.78K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion790 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion778 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion665 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion583 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion495 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion488 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
8.9%inclusion426 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.6%inclusion409 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion344 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.1%inclusion208 decks2.94K decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion223 decks3.25K decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion302 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion286 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion250 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.09K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion3.88K decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion3.51K decks4.78K decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion2.29K decks4.78K decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.78K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion2.17K decks4.78K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion1.41K decks4.78K decks
28%synergy
Misleading Signpost
21%inclusion984 decks4.78K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion960 decks4.78K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion879 decks4.78K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion541 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion500 decks4.78K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.3%inclusion176 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.71K decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.70K decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion4.07K decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.27K decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion3.17K decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.39K decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.26K decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.04K decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion1.98K decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.83K decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.62K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1.59K decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion1.12K decks4.12K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion1.25K decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion946 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion916 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion827 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion779 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion731 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion722 decks4.78K decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion684 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion663 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion629 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion619 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion595 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion552 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion517 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.4%inclusion400 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion315 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion277 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy