The Capitoline Triad (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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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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Big Apple, 3 a.m.
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Myr Battlesphere
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Millikin
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
The Warring Triad
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Altar of Dementia
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Codex Shredder
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Glaring Fleshraker
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
42%synergy
All Is Dust
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Trading Post
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Field of the Dead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Cityscape Leveler
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Shardless Outlander
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Assembly
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Trawler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Palladium Myr
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Metalworker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Hangarback Walker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Pentavus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Argentum Masticore
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Triplicate Titan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Hollow One
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Meteor Golem
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Spawnbed Protector
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Survey Mechan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Deal Broker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Excavated Wall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sliversmith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Myr Enforcer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plague Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Searchlight Companion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Golden Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Draco
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Warping Wail
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Command
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Zuko's Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Desecrate Reality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-31%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Skittering Invasion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mascot Exhibition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Collector's Vault
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Grinding Station
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Monkey Cage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Runaway Boulder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mind's Eye
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Forge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Idol of False Gods
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
The Endstone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Summoning Station
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Snake Basket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Manifold Key
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Currency Converter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Myr Turbine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Semblance Anvil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Memory Jar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Found Footage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elixir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Campfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Necron Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Karn Liberated
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
49%synergy
War Room
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Mine
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Fomori Vault
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Workshop
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fountainport
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Treasure Vault
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Scorched Ruins
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Wasteland
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Blast Zone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Spawning Bed
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Factory
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Drownyard Temple
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Eye of Ugin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Factory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mutavault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Springjack Pasture
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sequestered Stash
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-40%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-43%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Deeps
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
The Celestus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Lens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Star
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-46%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Network Terminal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Urza's Cave
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
39%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Wastes
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Planar Nexus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Conduit Pylons
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Hidden Grotto
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mirrex
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Grotto
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
The Grey Havens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rumble Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Capital City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy