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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mathemagics
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Pensive Professor
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ioreth of the Healing House
53%inclusion162 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion164 decks304 decks
47%synergy
Body of Knowledge
50%inclusion152 decks304 decks
47%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion162 decks304 decks
47%synergy
Wizard Class
52%inclusion159 decks304 decks
46%synergy
The Council of Four
51%inclusion155 decks304 decks
44%synergy
Chasm Skulker
48%inclusion146 decks304 decks
44%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion140 decks303 decks
41%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion143 decks304 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
46%inclusion140 decks304 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion220 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion186 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion183 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion179 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion177 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion156 decks304 decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
51%inclusion156 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion155 decks304 decks
36%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion147 decks304 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion141 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion133 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Triskaidekaphile
42%inclusion128 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
41%inclusion124 decks304 decks
36%synergy
The Second Doctor
38%inclusion114 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
38%inclusion114 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
36%inclusion109 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion107 decks304 decks
27%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
33%inclusion101 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
31%synergy
Kelpie Guide
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
26%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
27%inclusion82 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
27%inclusion82 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
26%inclusion80 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
25%inclusion77 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Homunculus Horde
25%inclusion75 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Alluring Siren
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion61 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion50 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Jace's Archivist
19%inclusion57 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
10%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion48 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
12%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Oneirophage
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Viseling
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Flumph
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
-13%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Reveille Squad
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Nadir Kraken
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Walking Atlas
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion129 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion90 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion67 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion55 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Words of Wisdom
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Opt
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Mandate of Peace
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
8%synergy
No More Lies
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Perch Protection
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Intellectual Offering
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Magic Damper
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Holy Day
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Minds Aglow
24%inclusion72 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
21%inclusion63 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Prosperity
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Time Wipe
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Preordain
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion123 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Howling Mine
39%inclusion120 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
36%inclusion110 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Folio of Fancies
36%inclusion108 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion67 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Crawlspace
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Ivory Tower
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Venser's Journal
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Iron Maiden
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Black Vise
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion140 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
34%inclusion104 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Ominous Seas
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
29%inclusion88 decks304 decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion48 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Nerd Rage
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Possession
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion115 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Mordenkainen
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
83%inclusion253 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Maze of Ith
31%inclusion93 decks304 decks
26%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion76 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion48 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion270 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion246 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
76%inclusion230 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion143 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion138 decks304 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
39%inclusion120 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion101 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Misleading Signpost
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion302 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion302 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion269 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
75%inclusion228 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
72%inclusion218 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
52%inclusion158 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion158 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion153 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion151 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
48%inclusion146 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion137 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion130 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion126 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion124 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
34%inclusion103 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
28%inclusion85 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion82 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
24%inclusion72 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion69 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion57 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-2%synergy