The Capitoline Triad (Commander) - Optimized

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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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Millikin
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Codex Shredder
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Forsaken Monument
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
8%synergy
All Is Dust
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Forge
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Command
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Triniform
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Triplicate Titan
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Palladium Myr
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
The Warring Triad
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Assembly
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Meteor Golem
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Myr Retriever
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Junk Diver
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Wandering Archaic
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Skittering Cicada
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
It That Heralds the End
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Shardless Outlander
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Crawler
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Geode Golem
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Sliversmith
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Draco
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Gingerbrute
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Argentum Masticore
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Warping Wail
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Desecrate Reality
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Not of This World
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Titan's Presence
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Scour from Existence
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Spatial Contortion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Skittering Invasion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Trading Post
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Collector's Vault
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Altar of Dementia
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Eye
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Forge
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
The Immortal Sun
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Semblance Anvil
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-33%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Runaway Boulder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Idol of False Gods
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sands of Delirium
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Currency Converter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Myr Turbine
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Shriekhorn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Tower
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Mine
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
32%synergy
War Room
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of the False God
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Urza's Factory
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Fountainport
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Guildless Commons
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Mishra's Factory
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Scorched Ruins
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Spawning Bed
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Temple
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arch of Orazca
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Eye of Ugin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-40%synergy
Springjack Pasture
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Hedron Archive
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Celestus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Wastes
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Conduit Pylons
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Hidden Grotto
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Planar Nexus
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Mirrex
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
The Grey Havens
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Grotto
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy