The Capitoline Triad (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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Krang, Utrom Warlord
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Exploding Barrel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Countryside
1.7%inclusion7 decks404 decks
1%synergy
Foraging Wickermaw
1.6%inclusion6 decks379 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Millikin
83%inclusion3.15K decks3.78K decks
77%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
70%inclusion2.66K decks3.78K decks
66%synergy
Collector's Vault
70%inclusion2.64K decks3.78K decks
62%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
76%inclusion2.89K decks3.78K decks
60%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
66%inclusion2.51K decks3.78K decks
59%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
64%inclusion2.42K decks3.78K decks
59%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
77%inclusion2.92K decks3.78K decks
58%synergy
Thopter Assembly
62%inclusion2.35K decks3.78K decks
53%synergy
Codex Shredder
57%inclusion2.16K decks3.78K decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
64%inclusion2.40K decks3.78K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Forsaken Monument
86%inclusion3.25K decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
All Is Dust
82%inclusion3.10K decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
81%inclusion3.07K decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
77%inclusion2.90K decks3.78K decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion2.86K decks3.78K decks
28%synergy
Palladium Myr
76%inclusion2.86K decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
75%inclusion2.83K decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
72%inclusion2.71K decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
68%inclusion2.57K decks3.78K decks
-7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
67%inclusion2.55K decks3.78K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
27%inclusion1K decks3.78K decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion855 decks3.78K decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion804 decks3.78K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion344 decks3.78K decks
-17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.9%inclusion259 decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
64%inclusion2.42K decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
59%inclusion1.10K decks1.86K decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
56%inclusion2.10K decks3.78K decks
25%synergy
Meteor Golem
55%inclusion2.08K decks3.78K decks
21%synergy
The Warring Triad
54%inclusion1.01K decks1.87K decks
50%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
52%inclusion1.97K decks3.78K decks
37%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
51%inclusion1.94K decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
50%inclusion1.88K decks3.78K decks
36%synergy
Triplicate Titan
49%inclusion1.84K decks3.78K decks
42%synergy
Burnished Hart
48%inclusion1.82K decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
Hedron Crawler
46%inclusion1.76K decks3.78K decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
45%inclusion1.70K decks3.78K decks
20%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
43%inclusion1.63K decks3.78K decks
37%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
42%inclusion1.58K decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
42%inclusion1.57K decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Shardless Outlander
41%inclusion1.19K decks2.92K decks
38%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion1.53K decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
38%inclusion1.44K decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Sliversmith
33%inclusion1.25K decks3.78K decks
31%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
33%inclusion1.23K decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Manakin
32%inclusion1.21K decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
Junk Diver
32%inclusion1.21K decks3.78K decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
32%inclusion1.20K decks3.78K decks
25%synergy
It That Heralds the End
32%inclusion1.19K decks3.78K decks
-9%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
31%inclusion1.19K decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
30%inclusion1.15K decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.78K decks
7%synergy
Myr Enforcer
27%inclusion1.02K decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
27%inclusion510 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Draco
26%inclusion983 decks3.78K decks
24%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
26%inclusion971 decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Plague Myr
25%inclusion938 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
24%inclusion924 decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
24%inclusion917 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
24%inclusion755 decks3.14K decks
16%synergy
Pentavus
23%inclusion883 decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
21%inclusion805 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Argentum Masticore
20%inclusion749 decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Hollow One
19%inclusion710 decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion643 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Gingerbrute
17%inclusion639 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion634 decks3.78K decks
-12%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion627 decks3.78K decks
-6%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
16%inclusion588 decks3.78K decks
-8%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
15%inclusion573 decks3.78K decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Gnomes
15%inclusion570 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion526 decks3.78K decks
-17%synergy
Skittering Cicada
13%inclusion493 decks3.78K decks
-27%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
12%inclusion98 decks788 decks
3%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
12%inclusion439 decks3.78K decks
-20%synergy
Instants
Kozilek's Command
52%inclusion1.95K decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Warping Wail
51%inclusion1.94K decks3.78K decks
-7%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
44%inclusion1.66K decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
36%inclusion1.36K decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
Titan's Presence
26%inclusion992 decks3.78K decks
-21%synergy
Desecrate Reality
25%inclusion928 decks3.78K decks
-19%synergy
Not of This World
24%inclusion891 decks3.78K decks
-26%synergy
Zuko's Exile
12%inclusion96 decks823 decks
1%synergy
Scour from Existence
12%inclusion439 decks3.78K decks
-13%synergy
Spatial Contortion
9.1%inclusion343 decks3.78K decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
43%inclusion1.64K decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Skittering Invasion
26%inclusion967 decks3.78K decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
18%inclusion676 decks3.78K decks
-28%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
14%inclusion528 decks3.78K decks
-22%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
13%inclusion495 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
10%inclusion393 decks3.78K decks
-7%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
9.4%inclusion356 decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Environmental Sciences
6.6%inclusion249 decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trading Post
59%inclusion2.23K decks3.78K decks
47%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
51%inclusion1.93K decks3.78K decks
36%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
43%inclusion1.62K decks3.78K decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion1.56K decks3.78K decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
40%inclusion1.52K decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
38%inclusion1.45K decks3.78K decks
35%synergy
Mind's Eye
37%inclusion1.38K decks3.78K decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
34%inclusion1.30K decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion1.26K decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Idol of False Gods
32%inclusion1.22K decks3.78K decks
19%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
31%inclusion1.17K decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
28%inclusion982 decks3.46K decks
25%synergy
Runaway Boulder
28%inclusion1.06K decks3.78K decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
26%inclusion995 decks3.78K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
26%inclusion995 decks3.78K decks
-24%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
26%inclusion970 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
25%inclusion941 decks3.78K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion872 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22%inclusion850 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion809 decks3.78K decks
-10%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion793 decks3.78K decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion655 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion654 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
17%inclusion632 decks3.78K decks
16%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
17%inclusion627 decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
Myr Turbine
16%inclusion618 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
16%inclusion607 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion595 decks3.78K decks
-37%synergy
Summoning Station
16%inclusion593 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Key to the City
15%inclusion577 decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
The Immortal Sun
15%inclusion572 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Currency Converter
15%inclusion572 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Necron Monolith
15%inclusion556 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Thrumming Hivepool
14%inclusion202 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion490 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
13%inclusion489 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
13%inclusion189 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion484 decks3.78K decks
9%synergy
Sands of Delirium
12%inclusion454 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Shriekhorn
12%inclusion445 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion438 decks3.78K decks
-22%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion168 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion433 decks3.78K decks
-22%synergy
Monkey Cage
11%inclusion420 decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion418 decks3.78K decks
-14%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.3%inclusion351 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
9.2%inclusion75 decks817 decks
1%synergy
World Map
8.5%inclusion152 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.5%inclusion321 decks3.78K decks
-28%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.3%inclusion312 decks3.78K decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
49%inclusion1.84K decks3.78K decks
-12%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
24%inclusion897 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
42%inclusion951 decks2.25K decks
-8%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.78K decks
-15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion191 decks1.58K decks
-6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
11%inclusion426 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.7%inclusion328 decks3.78K decks
-8%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.5%inclusion209 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Power Plant
79%inclusion3K decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Mine
79%inclusion3K decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Tower
79%inclusion3K decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
78%inclusion2.96K decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
72%inclusion2.71K decks3.78K decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
70%inclusion2.64K decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
War Room
67%inclusion2.53K decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion2.43K decks3.78K decks
34%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
58%inclusion2.20K decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion2.03K decks3.78K decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
52%inclusion1.96K decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
51%inclusion1.94K decks3.78K decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Factory
50%inclusion1.89K decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
48%inclusion1.80K decks3.78K decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion1.78K decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion1.68K decks3.78K decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion1.57K decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
38%inclusion1.44K decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Guildless Commons
36%inclusion1.35K decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
35%inclusion1.30K decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
33%inclusion1.24K decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
32%inclusion1.22K decks3.78K decks
21%synergy
Fountainport
31%inclusion1.07K decks3.47K decks
20%synergy
Spawning Bed
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
27%inclusion1K decks3.78K decks
-7%synergy
Sequestered Stash
27%inclusion1K decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
26%inclusion454 decks1.74K decks
20%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
26%inclusion972 decks3.78K decks
21%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
25%inclusion963 decks3.78K decks
-15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion917 decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
23%inclusion584 decks2.56K decks
2%synergy
Arch of Orazca
23%inclusion852 decks3.78K decks
-10%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion846 decks3.78K decks
16%synergy
Blast Zone
20%inclusion767 decks3.78K decks
-19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion759 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
20%inclusion739 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Vesuva
18%inclusion698 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion691 decks3.78K decks
-24%synergy
Springjack Pasture
17%inclusion652 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Arid Archway
17%inclusion648 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Trenchpost
17%inclusion635 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Glimmerpost
16%inclusion604 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
16%inclusion601 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Cloudpost
15%inclusion581 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion579 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion564 decks3.78K decks
-13%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
15%inclusion375 decks2.56K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion538 decks3.78K decks
-17%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion490 decks3.78K decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.44K decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
76%inclusion2.88K decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
73%inclusion2.76K decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
70%inclusion2.66K decks3.78K decks
-10%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
54%inclusion2.03K decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion1.66K decks3.78K decks
-19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
41%inclusion1.53K decks3.78K decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
37%inclusion1.39K decks3.78K decks
-21%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
29%inclusion1.11K decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
25%inclusion362 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
23%inclusion867 decks3.78K decks
-23%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion558 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
10%inclusion390 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion366 decks3.78K decks
-9%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion365 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.3%inclusion350 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
9.1%inclusion343 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.4%inclusion316 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion297 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.8%inclusion258 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion254 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.4%inclusion93 decks1.45K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.0%inclusion225 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
The Celestus
5.9%inclusion222 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
5.9%inclusion222 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.8%inclusion220 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion210 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.0%inclusion190 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Wastes
84%inclusion3.16K decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
59%inclusion2.23K decks3.78K decks
9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
52%inclusion1.95K decks3.78K decks
39%synergy
Hidden Grotto
46%inclusion1.60K decks3.51K decks
33%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
40%inclusion1.52K decks3.78K decks
35%synergy
Mirrex
36%inclusion1.34K decks3.78K decks
26%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
27%inclusion1.02K decks3.78K decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion976 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Planar Nexus
25%inclusion953 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
24%inclusion899 decks3.78K decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion701 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Crystal Grotto
19%inclusion701 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
14%inclusion542 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
12%inclusion446 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion394 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
10%inclusion386 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.3%inclusion350 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion303 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
7.0%inclusion264 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
6.1%inclusion48 decks785 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.9%inclusion223 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.8%inclusion218 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy