Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Joined Researchers
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ioreth of the Healing House
54%inclusion176 decks328 decks
51%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion177 decks328 decks
47%synergy
Body of Knowledge
49%inclusion162 decks328 decks
46%synergy
Wizard Class
53%inclusion174 decks328 decks
46%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion174 decks328 decks
46%synergy
Chasm Skulker
48%inclusion158 decks328 decks
44%synergy
The Council of Four
51%inclusion167 decks328 decks
44%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion156 decks327 decks
42%synergy
Drumbellower
48%inclusion156 decks328 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion168 decks328 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion234 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion204 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion201 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
61%inclusion199 decks328 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion196 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
51%inclusion167 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
50%inclusion164 decks328 decks
35%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion158 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion154 decks328 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion153 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion145 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion84 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion52 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion47 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Triskaidekaphile
43%inclusion140 decks328 decks
38%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
40%inclusion130 decks328 decks
35%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
38%inclusion125 decks328 decks
32%synergy
The Second Doctor
37%inclusion122 decks328 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
37%inclusion120 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
35%inclusion116 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
34%inclusion113 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
33%inclusion108 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion103 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion96 decks328 decks
26%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
28%inclusion93 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
27%inclusion90 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
27%inclusion90 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
27%inclusion88 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Homunculus Horde
27%inclusion87 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
25%inclusion81 decks328 decks
22%synergy
Windborn Muse
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion57 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion67 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Alluring Siren
20%inclusion67 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Jace's Archivist
19%inclusion63 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
13%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
15%inclusion49 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Oneirophage
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Viseling
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Flumph
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Reveille Squad
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
2%synergy
North Pole Patrol
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Walking Atlas
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion138 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion97 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion77 decks328 decks
22%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion76 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion72 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion72 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion59 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Words of Wisdom
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Peace
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Opt
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Hindering Light
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
-0%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Intellectual Offering
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Holy Day
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
31%inclusion103 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion77 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion56 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Prosperity
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
41%inclusion135 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion131 decks328 decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
37%inclusion120 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Crawlspace
22%inclusion72 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
21%inclusion70 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion70 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Ivory Tower
19%inclusion62 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Venser's Journal
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion60 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion56 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Iron Maiden
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
11%inclusion31 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Spellbook
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Black Vise
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
45%inclusion146 decks328 decks
38%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Ominous Seas
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion105 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
29%inclusion94 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion62 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18%inclusion59 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
-0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15%inclusion49 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Nerd Rage
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion40 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
-0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Telepathy
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Possession
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
36%inclusion119 decks328 decks
32%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion274 decks328 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion104 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion103 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Maze of Ith
31%inclusion103 decks328 decks
27%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
25%inclusion82 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion82 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion49 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion288 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion265 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion245 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion153 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion148 decks328 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
40%inclusion131 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion107 decks328 decks
31%synergy
Misleading Signpost
23%inclusion75 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion71 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
-0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion326 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion326 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion291 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion242 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
72%inclusion235 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion182 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
51%inclusion167 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion167 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion161 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion151 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion150 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion138 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
41%inclusion134 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion131 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion116 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion108 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion99 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
29%inclusion94 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion89 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion75 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion72 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion70 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion56 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-1%synergy