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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Adept Watershaper
8.0%inclusion55 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
4.8%inclusion16 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
3.1%inclusion22 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Mathemagics
2.3%inclusion13 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.1%inclusion8 decks712 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.49K decks4.24K decks
52%synergy
The Council of Four
59%inclusion2.49K decks4.24K decks
52%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.30K decks4.24K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion2.35K decks4.24K decks
49%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
51%inclusion2.16K decks4.24K decks
49%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.31K decks4.24K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.21K decks4.24K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
46%inclusion1.97K decks4.24K decks
42%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion1.99K decks4.24K decks
41%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion1.53K decks3.33K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion2.96K decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion2.71K decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion2.60K decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion2.58K decks4.24K decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.21K decks4.24K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.16K decks4.24K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.14K decks4.24K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion2.09K decks4.24K decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion1.98K decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion1.98K decks4.24K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.24K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion996 decks4.24K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion970 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion881 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion879 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion657 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion564 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion559 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Shabraz, the Skyshark
44%inclusion1.84K decks4.24K decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion1.81K decks4.24K decks
31%synergy
The Second Doctor
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.24K decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion1.58K decks4.24K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.49K decks4.24K decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.41K decks4.24K decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.40K decks4.24K decks
25%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1.38K decks4.24K decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.23K decks3.88K decks
29%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.24K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion997 decks3.33K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.24K decks
26%synergy
Windborn Muse
27%inclusion1.13K decks4.24K decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion913 decks3.54K decks
24%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
26%inclusion1.09K decks4.24K decks
23%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.24K decks
23%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
23%inclusion973 decks4.24K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion905 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
20%inclusion844 decks4.24K decks
17%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion813 decks4.24K decks
19%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
19%inclusion793 decks4.24K decks
17%synergy
Oneirophage
17%inclusion740 decks4.24K decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion715 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion687 decks4.24K decks
14%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion668 decks4.24K decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion354 decks2.36K decks
12%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion622 decks4.24K decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion621 decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion599 decks4.24K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion592 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion455 decks3.33K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion552 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion540 decks4.24K decks
-12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion538 decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion512 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
11%inclusion349 decks3.31K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion345 decks3.34K decks
8%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
10%inclusion428 decks4.24K decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion423 decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
Nadir Kraken
10%inclusion406 decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Reveille Squad
10%inclusion405 decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.2%inclusion389 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.7%inclusion309 decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.4%inclusion354 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.8%inclusion329 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.7%inclusion327 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Absolute Virtue
6.8%inclusion163 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.7%inclusion282 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.5%inclusion274 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion1.83K decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion1.56K decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.48K decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.13K decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.13K decks4.24K decks
17%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion957 decks4.24K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion856 decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion809 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion730 decks3.94K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion736 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion653 decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Long River's Pull
15%inclusion592 decks3.94K decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion625 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion622 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion598 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion553 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion544 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion530 decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion476 decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion435 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
9.4%inclusion400 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion364 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Opt
8.1%inclusion341 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Intellectual Offering
7.9%inclusion335 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Holy Day
7.9%inclusion334 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.8%inclusion331 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.3%inclusion311 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Perch Protection
7.3%inclusion285 decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.2%inclusion307 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
No More Lies
6.8%inclusion288 decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion287 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion282 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.5%inclusion277 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.4%inclusion272 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
6.1%inclusion258 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Plagiarize
5.6%inclusion239 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
5.3%inclusion225 decks4.24K decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion220 decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion217 decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.53K decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.24K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion955 decks4.24K decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion849 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion699 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion685 decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion631 decks4.24K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion597 decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion528 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion451 decks4.24K decks
-3%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion424 decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion418 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Prosperity
9.4%inclusion400 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.5%inclusion361 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.2%inclusion324 decks3.94K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion334 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.3%inclusion309 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion303 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion280 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.8%inclusion115 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion233 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.5%inclusion231 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion1.68K decks4.24K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.64K decks4.24K decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.24K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.24K decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion858 decks4.24K decks
-5%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion851 decks4.24K decks
18%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion826 decks4.24K decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
19%inclusion822 decks4.24K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion753 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion722 decks4.24K decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion613 decks4.24K decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion606 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion576 decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion517 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion473 decks4.24K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion442 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion235 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion411 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.6%inclusion363 decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
8.2%inclusion348 decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.3%inclusion311 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion311 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion305 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
7.0%inclusion296 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.9%inclusion294 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.6%inclusion280 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.1%inclusion218 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.9%inclusion250 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion215 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion1.79K decks4.24K decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion1.65K decks4.24K decks
37%synergy
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.58K decks4.24K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.24K decks
29%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion1.28K decks4.24K decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
20%inclusion865 decks4.24K decks
16%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion823 decks4.24K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18%inclusion641 decks3.52K decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion701 decks4.24K decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion602 decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion597 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion596 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion557 decks4.24K decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion509 decks4.24K decks
10%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion504 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion504 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion459 decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion318 decks2.98K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion434 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion430 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion419 decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion406 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.3%inclusion393 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.8%inclusion373 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.7%inclusion368 decks4.22K decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion356 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.4%inclusion355 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.0%inclusion338 decks4.24K decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion335 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Rule of Law
7.2%inclusion303 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion301 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.1%inclusion300 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.9%inclusion293 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.2%inclusion263 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
6.2%inclusion261 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.2%inclusion261 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion255 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Public Enemy
5.6%inclusion238 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.5%inclusion231 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
5.1%inclusion217 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.1%inclusion215 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
39%inclusion1.63K decks4.24K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion552 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
9.1%inclusion384 decks4.24K decks
9%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.5%inclusion361 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.9%inclusion336 decks4.24K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.6%inclusion239 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion3.42K decks4.24K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion1.29K decks4.24K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.24K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion967 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion858 decks4.24K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion699 decks4.24K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion685 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion585 decks4.24K decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion513 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion452 decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion436 decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
9.0%inclusion380 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.6%inclusion365 decks4.24K decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion309 decks4.24K decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion187 decks2.69K decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.8%inclusion162 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.5%inclusion276 decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion258 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.1%inclusion215 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion3.63K decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion3.45K decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion3.11K decks4.24K decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion2.05K decks4.24K decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
47%inclusion1.97K decks4.24K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion1.92K decks4.24K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
30%inclusion1.26K decks4.24K decks
28%synergy
Misleading Signpost
22%inclusion912 decks4.24K decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion858 decks4.24K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion770 decks4.24K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion494 decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion455 decks4.24K decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion114 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.18K decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.16K decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion3.60K decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion2.87K decks4.24K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion2.81K decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.12K decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion1.97K decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion1.95K decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion1.81K decks4.24K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.63K decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion1.43K decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.43K decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion1.16K decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion964 decks3.57K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion1.13K decks4.24K decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion945 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion927 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion855 decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion821 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion746 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion696 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion653 decks4.24K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion645 decks4.24K decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion592 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion592 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion576 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion552 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion528 decks4.24K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion489 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion455 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.4%inclusion355 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion278 decks4.24K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion231 decks4.24K decks
-2%synergy