The Capitoline Triad (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Millikin
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Collector's Vault
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
The Warring Triad
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
65%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
All Is Dust
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kozilek's Command
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Trading Post
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Forge
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Game Changers
Mishra's Workshop
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Field of the Dead
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Metalwork Colossus
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Meteor Golem
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Assembly
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Palladium Myr
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Shardless Outlander
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sliversmith
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Triplicate Titan
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Myr Retriever
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Myr
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Pentavus
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
It That Heralds the End
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Manakin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Masticore
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Myr Enforcer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Draco
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Skittering Cicada
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Hollow One
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Geode Golem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Gingerbrute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Boulderborn Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Warping Wail
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Not of This World
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Desecrate Reality
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Zuko's Exile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spatial Contortion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Titan's Presence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Scour from Existence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Skittering Invasion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Codex Shredder
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Altar of Dementia
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Expedition Map
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Summoning Station
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Eye
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Monkey Cage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Grinding Station
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Runaway Boulder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Currency Converter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
The Immortal Sun
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Key to the City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Semblance Anvil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Idol of False Gods
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Nuisance Engine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Myr Turbine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Necron Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Vecna
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shriekhorn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Confession Dial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
55%synergy
War Room
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fomori Vault
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Mine
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Workshop
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Factory
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Thespian's Stage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Guildless Commons
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Vesuva
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Factory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Blast Zone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Arch of Orazca
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Scorched Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sequestered Stash
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Homeward Path
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Arid Archway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Trenchpost
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Spawning Bed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Glimmerpost
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
The Celestus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Idol
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Network Terminal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Wastes
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Planar Nexus
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Hidden Grotto
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Conduit Pylons
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mirrex
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The Grey Havens
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rumble Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Grotto
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy