Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (Commander) - Expensive

Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
Rank #542
492decks
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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Mathemagics
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Pensive Professor
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Joined Researchers
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
2%synergy
The Mind Stone
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
70%inclusion342 decks492 decks
62%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion265 decks492 decks
47%synergy
Drumbellower
54%inclusion266 decks492 decks
47%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion261 decks492 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
58%inclusion285 decks492 decks
46%synergy
Maze of Ith
48%inclusion238 decks492 decks
44%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
49%inclusion194 decks395 decks
44%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion254 decks492 decks
43%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
59%inclusion288 decks492 decks
43%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion231 decks492 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion391 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
63%inclusion310 decks492 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion307 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion304 decks492 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion289 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion283 decks492 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
56%inclusion277 decks492 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion266 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
51%inclusion252 decks492 decks
26%synergy
The Council of Four
44%inclusion218 decks492 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion391 decks492 decks
56%synergy
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion338 decks492 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion282 decks492 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion279 decks492 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion246 decks492 decks
35%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
45%inclusion221 decks492 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion217 decks492 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
40%inclusion195 decks492 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
35%inclusion170 decks492 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion163 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Chasm Skulker
43%inclusion213 decks492 decks
39%synergy
Silent Arbiter
43%inclusion211 decks492 decks
40%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
41%inclusion203 decks492 decks
29%synergy
Body of Knowledge
41%inclusion201 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
41%inclusion200 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
40%inclusion196 decks492 decks
35%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
39%inclusion193 decks492 decks
34%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
39%inclusion192 decks492 decks
34%synergy
The Second Doctor
37%inclusion184 decks492 decks
35%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
37%inclusion180 decks492 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion169 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
29%inclusion128 decks440 decks
27%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
29%inclusion119 decks413 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion136 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
26%inclusion130 decks492 decks
21%synergy
Tataru Taru
24%inclusion76 decks313 decks
21%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion114 decks492 decks
21%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
23%inclusion112 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion109 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Homunculus Horde
20%inclusion78 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
20%inclusion97 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Windborn Muse
19%inclusion95 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
19%inclusion93 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Jace's Archivist
17%inclusion84 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion78 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
15%inclusion76 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
15%inclusion74 decks492 decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
15%inclusion74 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion72 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
14%inclusion71 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Alluring Siren
14%inclusion70 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
14%inclusion69 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
12%inclusion59 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Viseling
12%inclusion57 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
11%inclusion53 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion52 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
10%inclusion49 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion49 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion49 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Fog Bank
9.1%inclusion45 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
-16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.3%inclusion41 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Flumph
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
7.9%inclusion39 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Barricade
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Absolute Virtue
7.6%inclusion24 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Oneirophage
7.3%inclusion36 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion214 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion199 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion196 decks492 decks
22%synergy
Everybody Lives!
38%inclusion187 decks492 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion135 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion130 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion123 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion116 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion105 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
19%inclusion95 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Permission Denied
19%inclusion94 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion92 decks492 decks
-9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion89 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion78 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion86 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion67 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion64 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion57 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion56 decks492 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion50 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion50 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.7%inclusion43 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.9%inclusion39 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.9%inclusion39 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
7.5%inclusion37 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion36 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.3%inclusion36 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion35 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion35 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion34 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Mandate of Peace
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
6.1%inclusion30 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Perch Protection
5.9%inclusion26 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Stifle
5.9%inclusion29 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Holy Day
5.7%inclusion28 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.2%inclusion23 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
37%inclusion184 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
34%inclusion167 decks492 decks
28%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion82 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
16%inclusion78 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion72 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion67 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion58 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion56 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion53 decks492 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion46 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion45 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
9.1%inclusion45 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.3%inclusion36 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Prosperity
7.3%inclusion36 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion34 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion33 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.1%inclusion30 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
38%inclusion188 decks492 decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion174 decks492 decks
30%synergy
Folio of Fancies
31%inclusion153 decks492 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion152 decks492 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion142 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
28%inclusion139 decks492 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
24%inclusion116 decks492 decks
22%synergy
Crawlspace
22%inclusion109 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Ivory Tower
18%inclusion90 decks492 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion88 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion87 decks492 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion85 decks492 decks
-8%synergy
Iron Maiden
16%inclusion78 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Venser's Journal
15%inclusion72 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion70 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion60 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion58 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Black Vise
9.1%inclusion45 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion43 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
8.7%inclusion43 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.3%inclusion41 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
6.7%inclusion33 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.5%inclusion32 decks492 decks
0%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.5%inclusion32 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.1%inclusion30 decks492 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
-3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Torpor Orb
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
40%inclusion196 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
39%inclusion191 decks492 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion172 decks492 decks
19%synergy
Ominous Seas
28%inclusion136 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
27%inclusion131 decks492 decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion129 decks492 decks
21%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion121 decks492 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion106 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
17%inclusion85 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion84 decks492 decks
16%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
16%inclusion79 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion71 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Rest in Peace
14%inclusion67 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion67 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion62 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion50 decks411 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
12%inclusion57 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion56 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion56 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
11%inclusion54 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion52 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion38 decks366 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion51 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion48 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.3%inclusion46 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
7.5%inclusion37 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.9%inclusion34 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion33 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion33 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
6.5%inclusion32 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.1%inclusion30 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
42%inclusion205 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
27%inclusion132 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion88 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
15%inclusion75 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
11%inclusion55 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Mordenkainen
6.7%inclusion33 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.1%inclusion25 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion394 decks492 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion281 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion183 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
27%inclusion134 decks492 decks
21%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion119 decks492 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion107 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion107 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion106 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion102 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Kor Haven
15%inclusion74 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion68 decks492 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion44 decks341 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion62 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion54 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion53 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion38 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion32 decks492 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion29 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion27 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion445 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion417 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion349 decks492 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion236 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion192 decks492 decks
-18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion186 decks492 decks
27%synergy
Misleading Signpost
26%inclusion128 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion124 decks492 decks
-3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
22%inclusion109 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion78 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion63 decks492 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion63 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion60 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion52 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion48 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion48 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion46 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion28 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion474 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion472 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion449 decks492 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion446 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
84%inclusion413 decks492 decks
71%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion393 decks492 decks
48%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion376 decks492 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion348 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion276 decks492 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
54%inclusion264 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion235 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
44%inclusion185 decks416 decks
18%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
42%inclusion206 decks492 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
42%inclusion205 decks492 decks
23%synergy
Nimbus Maze
39%inclusion194 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
34%inclusion167 decks492 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion160 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion158 decks492 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion136 decks492 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion135 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion132 decks492 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion112 decks492 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion110 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion109 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion109 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion108 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion104 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion99 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion96 decks492 decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion95 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion87 decks492 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion86 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion78 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion65 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion63 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion59 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion54 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion52 decks492 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion50 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion37 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion32 decks492 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.7%inclusion28 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.5%inclusion27 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.5%inclusion27 decks492 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion25 decks492 decks
-9%synergy