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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mathemagics
6.2%inclusion87 decks1.39K decks
5%synergy
Joined Researchers
5.2%inclusion41 decks788 decks
4%synergy
Pensive Professor
3.4%inclusion26 decks776 decks
3%synergy
Erode
3.3%inclusion25 decks758 decks
-2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
3.0%inclusion23 decks776 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.90K decks4.92K decks
52%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.67K decks4.92K decks
51%synergy
The Council of Four
58%inclusion2.87K decks4.92K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion2.77K decks4.92K decks
50%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
52%inclusion2.55K decks4.92K decks
49%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.70K decks4.92K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.56K decks4.92K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion2.31K decks4.92K decks
42%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion1.88K decks4.02K decks
41%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion2.31K decks4.92K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion3.43K decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion3.13K decks4.92K decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion3.03K decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion2.99K decks4.92K decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.57K decks4.92K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.52K decks4.92K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.50K decks4.92K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion2.43K decks4.92K decks
25%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion2.34K decks4.92K decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion2.33K decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion2K decks4.92K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion1.41K decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.41K decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.92K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion993 decks4.92K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion991 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion747 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion638 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion633 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion2.11K decks4.92K decks
31%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
42%inclusion2.09K decks4.92K decks
38%synergy
The Second Doctor
42%inclusion2.08K decks4.92K decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
38%inclusion1.85K decks4.92K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.73K decks4.92K decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.65K decks4.92K decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.62K decks4.92K decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1.60K decks4.92K decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.46K decks4.57K decks
30%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.52K decks4.92K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
31%inclusion1.23K decks4.02K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.92K decks
25%synergy
Windborn Muse
26%inclusion1.30K decks4.92K decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.24K decks
25%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
26%inclusion1.26K decks4.92K decks
24%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
25%inclusion1.25K decks4.92K decks
23%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
22%inclusion1.11K decks4.92K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion1.04K decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
20%inclusion962 decks4.92K decks
17%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion955 decks4.92K decks
19%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
18%inclusion879 decks4.92K decks
16%synergy
Oneirophage
17%inclusion851 decks4.92K decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion837 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion511 decks3.08K decks
13%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion809 decks4.92K decks
14%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion781 decks4.92K decks
15%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion725 decks4.92K decks
13%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion722 decks4.92K decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
15%inclusion717 decks4.92K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion681 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion535 decks4.02K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion639 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion248 decks1.95K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion616 decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion615 decks4.92K decks
-12%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion570 decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
11%inclusion134 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
10%inclusion420 decks4.01K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion409 decks4.03K decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion488 decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
10%inclusion469 decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Reveille Squad
9.3%inclusion457 decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.3%inclusion456 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Nadir Kraken
9.2%inclusion453 decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.1%inclusion345 decks4.26K decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.1%inclusion397 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.7%inclusion378 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Absolute Virtue
7.5%inclusion231 decks3.09K decks
4%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.4%inclusion366 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Adept Watershaper
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion2.05K decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion1.87K decks4.92K decks
12%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.71K decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.34K decks4.92K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.31K decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion1.14K decks4.92K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.92K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion925 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion851 decks4.63K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion886 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion723 decks4.63K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion757 decks4.92K decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion750 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion744 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion684 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion649 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion621 decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion613 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion551 decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion509 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
9.4%inclusion463 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Holy Day
8.1%inclusion401 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Intellectual Offering
8.0%inclusion395 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.0%inclusion394 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion392 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion384 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.5%inclusion368 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Perch Protection
7.5%inclusion341 decks4.57K decks
5%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.4%inclusion362 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion329 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.6%inclusion325 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
6.5%inclusion318 decks4.92K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.4%inclusion317 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.4%inclusion317 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Split Decision
6.0%inclusion295 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Plagiarize
5.6%inclusion276 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
5.5%inclusion270 decks4.92K decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion269 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion248 decks4.92K decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.0%inclusion248 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.78K decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.45K decks4.92K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.92K decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion953 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion811 decks4.92K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion795 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion751 decks4.92K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion692 decks4.92K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion616 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion535 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion496 decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion493 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Prosperity
10%inclusion485 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.2%inclusion404 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.1%inclusion376 decks4.63K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.8%inclusion386 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion348 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion338 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion311 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion279 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.5%inclusion270 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.4%inclusion148 decks2.72K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion1.95K decks4.92K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.93K decks4.92K decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion1.75K decks4.92K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.57K decks4.92K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion998 decks4.92K decks
-5%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion982 decks4.92K decks
18%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion978 decks4.92K decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion965 decks4.92K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion882 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion837 decks4.92K decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
15%inclusion721 decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion714 decks4.92K decks
12%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion687 decks4.92K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion615 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion557 decks4.92K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion496 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion303 decks3.02K decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion475 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.8%inclusion431 decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
8.0%inclusion393 decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion361 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.3%inclusion360 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion349 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.9%inclusion339 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
6.8%inclusion334 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.4%inclusion315 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.8%inclusion248 decks4.26K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.5%inclusion272 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion260 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.1%inclusion250 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion2.10K decks4.92K decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion1.86K decks4.92K decks
36%synergy
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.92K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion1.60K decks4.92K decks
30%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
29%inclusion1.45K decks4.92K decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion1.05K decks4.92K decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion958 decks4.92K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
17%inclusion719 decks4.22K decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion824 decks4.92K decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion698 decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion689 decks4.92K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion683 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion634 decks4.92K decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion590 decks4.92K decks
10%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion570 decks4.92K decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion569 decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion558 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion394 decks3.69K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion510 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion503 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion482 decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.3%inclusion460 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.0%inclusion444 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.5%inclusion419 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.4%inclusion414 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion411 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.2%inclusion406 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.2%inclusion403 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.0%inclusion394 decks4.91K decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
7.3%inclusion360 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.0%inclusion346 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.8%inclusion333 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.7%inclusion331 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.3%inclusion311 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.0%inclusion293 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion293 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Court of Cunning
5.9%inclusion291 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.6%inclusion278 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Public Enemy
5.4%inclusion265 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.3%inclusion263 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion1.89K decks4.92K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion638 decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.8%inclusion431 decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.4%inclusion414 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion394 decks4.92K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.0%inclusion295 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion3.97K decks4.92K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion1.48K decks4.92K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.92K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion987 decks4.92K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion812 decks4.92K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion798 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion683 decks4.92K decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion595 decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion511 decks4.92K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion496 decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
8.8%inclusion435 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.5%inclusion420 decks4.92K decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion352 decks4.92K decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.0%inclusion217 decks3.09K decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion225 decks3.39K decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion309 decks4.92K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion292 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion255 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion4.21K decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion3.99K decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion3.61K decks4.92K decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion2.37K decks4.92K decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion2.27K decks4.92K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion2.23K decks4.92K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion1.44K decks4.92K decks
27%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion1K decks4.92K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion987 decks4.92K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion904 decks4.92K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion555 decks4.92K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion512 decks4.92K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion189 decks2.55K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.86K decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.84K decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion4.20K decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.38K decks4.92K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion3.27K decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.47K decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.33K decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion2.26K decks4.92K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.10K decks4.92K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion2.09K decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion2.03K decks4.92K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.89K decks4.92K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.67K decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1.64K decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion1.16K decks4.26K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion1.29K decks4.92K decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion1.10K decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion970 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion942 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion845 decks4.92K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion791 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion757 decks4.92K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion744 decks4.92K decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion701 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion681 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion643 decks4.92K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion639 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion616 decks4.92K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion570 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion523 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion408 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.5%inclusion321 decks4.92K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion293 decks4.92K decks
-2%synergy