Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (Commander)

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mathemagics
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.7%inclusion25 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Pensive Professor
3.1%inclusion16 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Erode
2.6%inclusion13 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
1.9%inclusion10 decks519 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.79K decks4.72K decks
53%synergy
The Council of Four
59%inclusion2.77K decks4.72K decks
51%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.57K decks4.72K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion2.66K decks4.72K decks
50%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
51%inclusion2.43K decks4.72K decks
49%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.60K decks4.72K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.47K decks4.72K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.72K decks
42%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion1.78K decks3.82K decks
41%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.72K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion3.29K decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion3.01K decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion2.91K decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion2.88K decks4.72K decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.46K decks4.72K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.42K decks4.72K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.40K decks4.72K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion2.33K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion2.23K decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion2.23K decks4.72K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion1.92K decks4.72K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion961 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion951 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion715 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion611 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion611 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.72K decks
38%synergy
The Second Doctor
42%inclusion1.99K decks4.72K decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
38%inclusion1.78K decks4.72K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.67K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.57K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.57K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1.54K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.40K decks4.37K decks
30%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.72K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
31%inclusion1.17K decks3.82K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Windborn Muse
27%inclusion1.25K decks4.72K decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion1.06K decks4.04K decks
25%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.72K decks
23%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.72K decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.72K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
20%inclusion933 decks4.72K decks
17%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion905 decks4.72K decks
19%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
18%inclusion860 decks4.72K decks
16%synergy
Oneirophage
17%inclusion823 decks4.72K decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion803 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion471 decks2.87K decks
13%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion770 decks4.72K decks
14%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion755 decks4.72K decks
15%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion700 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion690 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion681 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion658 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion505 decks3.82K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion614 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion602 decks4.72K decks
-12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion593 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
12%inclusion212 decks1.74K decks
10%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion563 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
11%inclusion106 decks961 decks
10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
10%inclusion400 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion387 decks3.83K decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion472 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
10%inclusion460 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Nadir Kraken
9.3%inclusion440 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.2%inclusion436 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Reveille Squad
9.2%inclusion435 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.3%inclusion338 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.1%inclusion382 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.7%inclusion362 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.6%inclusion357 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Absolute Virtue
7.2%inclusion208 decks2.89K decks
4%synergy
Adept Watershaper
6.6%inclusion84 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion1.98K decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion1.78K decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.65K decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.27K decks4.72K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.26K decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.72K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion976 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion897 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion818 decks4.43K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion846 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion689 decks4.43K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion725 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion713 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion707 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion654 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion616 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion601 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion584 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion532 decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion483 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion452 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Holy Day
8.1%inclusion384 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.1%inclusion381 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Intellectual Offering
8.0%inclusion380 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion380 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.6%inclusion359 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Perch Protection
7.5%inclusion326 decks4.37K decks
5%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.5%inclusion352 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion319 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion315 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.6%inclusion310 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
6.5%inclusion307 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion305 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
6.1%inclusion288 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Plagiarize
5.7%inclusion267 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
5.4%inclusion255 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion254 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion241 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.0%inclusion237 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.72K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion1.06K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion930 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion779 decks4.72K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion766 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion715 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion659 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion586 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion509 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion478 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion477 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
10%inclusion460 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.4%inclusion395 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.2%inclusion361 decks4.43K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion378 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.2%inclusion342 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion333 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion301 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion266 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.6%inclusion140 decks2.52K decks
-1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.5%inclusion259 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion1.88K decks4.72K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.84K decks4.72K decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.51K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion958 decks4.72K decks
-5%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion953 decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion951 decks4.72K decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion935 decks4.72K decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion847 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion806 decks4.72K decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion692 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
15%inclusion689 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion658 decks4.72K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion584 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion536 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion289 decks2.82K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion477 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion464 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.6%inclusion407 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
8.2%inclusion385 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.5%inclusion354 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.3%inclusion343 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion337 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
6.8%inclusion323 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.8%inclusion322 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.5%inclusion308 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion240 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.7%inclusion268 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion242 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.72K decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion1.81K decks4.72K decks
37%synergy
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.75K decks4.72K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion1.53K decks4.72K decks
30%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.72K decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion999 decks4.72K decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
20%inclusion921 decks4.72K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
17%inclusion688 decks4.02K decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion794 decks4.72K decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion674 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion662 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion657 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion619 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion569 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion558 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion552 decks4.72K decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion526 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion372 decks3.48K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion484 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion478 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion467 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.4%inclusion443 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.1%inclusion428 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.6%inclusion405 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion397 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion391 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.2%inclusion386 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.2%inclusion384 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.1%inclusion384 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Rule of Law
7.3%inclusion345 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.0%inclusion332 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.8%inclusion321 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.8%inclusion319 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.4%inclusion300 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion285 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.0%inclusion284 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
6.0%inclusion282 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.5%inclusion261 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Public Enemy
5.4%inclusion257 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.2%inclusion247 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
5.0%inclusion238 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
39%inclusion1.82K decks4.72K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion613 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.9%inclusion420 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.4%inclusion399 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion378 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.0%inclusion285 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion3.81K decks4.72K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion1.43K decks4.72K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
28%inclusion1.30K decks4.72K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion944 decks4.72K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion783 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion769 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion658 decks4.72K decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion579 decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion491 decks4.72K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion482 decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
9.0%inclusion427 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.5%inclusion403 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion342 decks4.72K decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.0%inclusion201 decks2.89K decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion220 decks3.19K decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.4%inclusion300 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion283 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion247 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.04K decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion3.83K decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion3.47K decks4.72K decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion2.27K decks4.72K decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion2.19K decks4.72K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion2.15K decks4.72K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.72K decks
28%synergy
Misleading Signpost
21%inclusion979 decks4.72K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion952 decks4.72K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion868 decks4.72K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion535 decks4.72K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion491 decks4.72K decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion172 decks2.34K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.66K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.64K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion4.02K decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.23K decks4.72K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion3.13K decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.37K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.23K decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion2.19K decks4.72K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion2K decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion1.96K decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.80K decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.60K decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1.58K decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion1.32K decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion1.24K decks4.72K decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion938 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion907 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion820 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion769 decks4.72K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion725 decks4.72K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion713 decks4.72K decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion673 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion658 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion622 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion614 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion586 decks4.72K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion546 decks4.72K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion509 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion392 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion311 decks4.72K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion272 decks4.72K decks
-2%synergy