The Capitoline Triad (Commander) - Core Historic

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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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exploding Barrel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mole Module
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Millikin
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Collector's Vault
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Trading Post
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
63%synergy
The Warring Triad
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Codex Shredder
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Ugin, the Ineffable
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
15%synergy
All Is Dust
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Monument
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Palladium Myr
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Forge
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Thopter Assembly
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Burnished Hart
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Scrap Trawler
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Meteor Golem
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Shardless Outlander
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Sliversmith
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Triplicate Titan
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hangarback Walker
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Hedron Crawler
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Myr Retriever
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Draco
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Steel Hellkite
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
It That Heralds the End
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Manakin
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hollow One
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gingerbrute
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Pentavus
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Myr Enforcer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Plague Myr
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Argentum Masticore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Skyscanner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Geode Golem
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Construct
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Gnomes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Null Elemental Blast
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Warping Wail
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Kozilek's Command
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Not of This World
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Desecrate Reality
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Titan's Presence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Scour from Existence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Zuko's Exile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Skittering Invasion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Environmental Sciences
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Matzalantli, the Great Door
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Expedition Map
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Idol of False Gods
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Runaway Boulder
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Altar of Dementia
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Eye
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Sands of Delirium
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thrumming Hivepool
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
The Endstone
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Monkey Cage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Myr Turbine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Genesis Chamber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Necron Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nuisance Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ransom Note
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Karn Liberated
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Tower
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Mine
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Vault
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Temple of the False God
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Sequestered Stash
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Mishra's Factory
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Workshop
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Arch of Orazca
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Factory
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Fountainport
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Spawning Bed
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Guildless Commons
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Blast Zone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-41%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Glimmerpost
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cloudpost
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Archway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Trenchpost
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Gargoyle Castle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Drownyard Temple
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-36%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Network Terminal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
The Celestus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Wastes
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Conduit Pylons
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Cave
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
The Grey Havens
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mirrex
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Planar Nexus
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Grotto
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy