The Capitoline Triad (Commander)

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Krang, Utrom Warlord
14%inclusion67 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
4.9%inclusion12 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Dome
3.6%inclusion17 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Exploding Barrel
2.9%inclusion7 decks244 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Millikin
83%inclusion3.24K decks3.90K decks
77%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
71%inclusion2.76K decks3.90K decks
67%synergy
Collector's Vault
70%inclusion2.71K decks3.90K decks
62%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
77%inclusion2.98K decks3.90K decks
60%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
67%inclusion2.60K decks3.90K decks
59%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
64%inclusion2.49K decks3.90K decks
59%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
77%inclusion3.01K decks3.90K decks
58%synergy
Thopter Assembly
62%inclusion2.43K decks3.90K decks
53%synergy
Codex Shredder
57%inclusion2.23K decks3.90K decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
64%inclusion2.48K decks3.90K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Forsaken Monument
86%inclusion3.33K decks3.90K decks
-3%synergy
All Is Dust
82%inclusion3.19K decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
81%inclusion3.16K decks3.90K decks
3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
77%inclusion2.98K decks3.90K decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion2.95K decks3.90K decks
28%synergy
Palladium Myr
76%inclusion2.95K decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
75%inclusion2.92K decks3.90K decks
17%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
72%inclusion2.79K decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
68%inclusion2.65K decks3.90K decks
-7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
68%inclusion2.63K decks3.90K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
26%inclusion1.03K decks3.90K decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion877 decks3.90K decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion825 decks3.90K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.0%inclusion350 decks3.90K decks
-17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.0%inclusion272 decks3.90K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
64%inclusion2.49K decks3.90K decks
10%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
59%inclusion1.18K decks1.99K decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
56%inclusion2.17K decks3.90K decks
25%synergy
Meteor Golem
55%inclusion2.14K decks3.90K decks
21%synergy
The Warring Triad
55%inclusion1.09K decks1.99K decks
51%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
52%inclusion2.02K decks3.90K decks
37%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
51%inclusion1.99K decks3.90K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
50%inclusion1.94K decks3.90K decks
36%synergy
Triplicate Titan
49%inclusion1.90K decks3.90K decks
41%synergy
Burnished Hart
48%inclusion1.88K decks3.90K decks
17%synergy
Hedron Crawler
46%inclusion1.81K decks3.90K decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
45%inclusion1.75K decks3.90K decks
20%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
43%inclusion1.68K decks3.90K decks
37%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
42%inclusion1.63K decks3.90K decks
-4%synergy
Hangarback Walker
41%inclusion1.61K decks3.90K decks
22%synergy
Shardless Outlander
41%inclusion1.24K decks3.03K decks
39%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion1.58K decks3.90K decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
38%inclusion1.48K decks3.90K decks
22%synergy
Sliversmith
33%inclusion1.29K decks3.90K decks
31%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
32%inclusion1.26K decks3.90K decks
4%synergy
Manakin
32%inclusion1.25K decks3.90K decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
32%inclusion1.24K decks3.90K decks
25%synergy
Junk Diver
32%inclusion1.24K decks3.90K decks
18%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
32%inclusion1.23K decks3.90K decks
14%synergy
It That Heralds the End
31%inclusion1.22K decks3.90K decks
-9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
30%inclusion1.18K decks3.90K decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
28%inclusion1.08K decks3.90K decks
7%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
27%inclusion544 decks2.01K decks
6%synergy
Myr Enforcer
27%inclusion1.05K decks3.90K decks
22%synergy
Draco
26%inclusion1K decks3.90K decks
24%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
25%inclusion992 decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
Plague Myr
25%inclusion959 decks3.90K decks
15%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
24%inclusion939 decks3.90K decks
9%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
24%inclusion937 decks3.90K decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
24%inclusion773 decks3.25K decks
16%synergy
Pentavus
23%inclusion912 decks3.90K decks
18%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
21%inclusion833 decks3.90K decks
14%synergy
Argentum Masticore
20%inclusion777 decks3.90K decks
18%synergy
Hollow One
19%inclusion733 decks3.90K decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion662 decks3.90K decks
8%synergy
Gingerbrute
17%inclusion649 decks3.90K decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion649 decks3.90K decks
-6%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion648 decks3.90K decks
-12%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
15%inclusion598 decks3.90K decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Gnomes
15%inclusion591 decks3.90K decks
14%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
15%inclusion588 decks3.90K decks
-6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion537 decks3.90K decks
-17%synergy
Skittering Cicada
13%inclusion504 decks3.90K decks
-27%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
12%inclusion113 decks928 decks
3%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
12%inclusion453 decks3.90K decks
-19%synergy
Instants
Kozilek's Command
51%inclusion2K decks3.90K decks
12%synergy
Warping Wail
51%inclusion2K decks3.90K decks
-7%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
44%inclusion1.70K decks3.90K decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
35%inclusion1.38K decks3.90K decks
9%synergy
Titan's Presence
26%inclusion1.02K decks3.90K decks
-20%synergy
Desecrate Reality
24%inclusion951 decks3.90K decks
-18%synergy
Not of This World
23%inclusion909 decks3.90K decks
-25%synergy
Zuko's Exile
12%inclusion116 decks961 decks
0%synergy
Scour from Existence
12%inclusion450 decks3.90K decks
-13%synergy
Spatial Contortion
9.0%inclusion351 decks3.90K decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
43%inclusion1.67K decks3.90K decks
17%synergy
Skittering Invasion
25%inclusion990 decks3.90K decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
18%inclusion700 decks3.90K decks
-28%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
14%inclusion535 decks3.90K decks
-22%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
13%inclusion510 decks3.90K decks
0%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
10%inclusion398 decks3.90K decks
-7%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
9.4%inclusion368 decks3.90K decks
-3%synergy
Environmental Sciences
6.7%inclusion260 decks3.90K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trading Post
59%inclusion2.29K decks3.90K decks
47%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
51%inclusion1.98K decks3.90K decks
36%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
43%inclusion1.67K decks3.90K decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion1.61K decks3.90K decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
40%inclusion1.56K decks3.90K decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
38%inclusion1.48K decks3.90K decks
35%synergy
Mind's Eye
37%inclusion1.43K decks3.90K decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
34%inclusion1.33K decks3.90K decks
-6%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion1.29K decks3.90K decks
6%synergy
Idol of False Gods
32%inclusion1.24K decks3.90K decks
19%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
31%inclusion1.21K decks3.90K decks
8%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.57K decks
25%synergy
Runaway Boulder
28%inclusion1.10K decks3.90K decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
26%inclusion1.02K decks3.90K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
26%inclusion1.02K decks3.90K decks
-23%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
26%inclusion996 decks3.90K decks
1%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
25%inclusion967 decks3.90K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion892 decks3.90K decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22%inclusion875 decks3.90K decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion829 decks3.90K decks
-10%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion809 decks3.90K decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion670 decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion666 decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
17%inclusion655 decks3.90K decks
16%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
17%inclusion643 decks3.90K decks
10%synergy
Myr Turbine
16%inclusion630 decks3.90K decks
13%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
16%inclusion620 decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion611 decks3.90K decks
-36%synergy
Summoning Station
16%inclusion610 decks3.90K decks
14%synergy
Key to the City
15%inclusion588 decks3.90K decks
12%synergy
The Immortal Sun
15%inclusion587 decks3.90K decks
2%synergy
Currency Converter
15%inclusion581 decks3.90K decks
14%synergy
Necron Monolith
14%inclusion563 decks3.90K decks
13%synergy
Thrumming Hivepool
14%inclusion220 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
13%inclusion213 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
13%inclusion507 decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion503 decks3.90K decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion501 decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Sands of Delirium
12%inclusion469 decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
Shriekhorn
12%inclusion464 decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion185 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion448 decks3.90K decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion444 decks3.90K decks
-22%synergy
Monkey Cage
11%inclusion439 decks3.90K decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion432 decks3.90K decks
-14%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.2%inclusion360 decks3.90K decks
-4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
9.1%inclusion87 decks955 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion336 decks3.90K decks
-28%synergy
World Map
8.5%inclusion161 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Keening Stone
8.1%inclusion317 decks3.90K decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
48%inclusion1.89K decks3.90K decks
-12%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
24%inclusion919 decks3.90K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
42%inclusion999 decks2.38K decks
-8%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
28%inclusion1.08K decks3.90K decks
-15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion213 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
11%inclusion434 decks3.90K decks
2%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.6%inclusion334 decks3.90K decks
-8%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.5%inclusion215 decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Power Plant
79%inclusion3.09K decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Mine
79%inclusion3.09K decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Tower
79%inclusion3.09K decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
78%inclusion3.04K decks3.90K decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
72%inclusion2.81K decks3.90K decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
70%inclusion2.73K decks3.90K decks
17%synergy
War Room
67%inclusion2.60K decks3.90K decks
-2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion2.50K decks3.90K decks
34%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
58%inclusion2.25K decks3.90K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion2.09K decks3.90K decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
52%inclusion2.01K decks3.90K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
52%inclusion2.01K decks3.90K decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Factory
50%inclusion1.94K decks3.90K decks
22%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
48%inclusion1.86K decks3.90K decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion1.83K decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion1.73K decks3.90K decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion1.61K decks3.90K decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
38%inclusion1.49K decks3.90K decks
2%synergy
Guildless Commons
35%inclusion1.37K decks3.90K decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
34%inclusion1.34K decks3.90K decks
17%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
33%inclusion1.29K decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
32%inclusion1.24K decks3.90K decks
21%synergy
Fountainport
31%inclusion1.11K decks3.59K decks
21%synergy
Spawning Bed
29%inclusion1.12K decks3.90K decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion1.08K decks3.90K decks
13%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
27%inclusion1.04K decks3.90K decks
-7%synergy
Sequestered Stash
26%inclusion1.03K decks3.90K decks
22%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
26%inclusion480 decks1.86K decks
20%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
26%inclusion994 decks3.90K decks
20%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
26%inclusion994 decks3.90K decks
-15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion940 decks3.90K decks
10%synergy
Arch of Orazca
23%inclusion879 decks3.90K decks
-10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
23%inclusion604 decks2.68K decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion863 decks3.90K decks
16%synergy
Blast Zone
20%inclusion784 decks3.90K decks
-19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion768 decks3.90K decks
14%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
20%inclusion765 decks3.90K decks
15%synergy
Vesuva
18%inclusion717 decks3.90K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion714 decks3.90K decks
-23%synergy
Springjack Pasture
17%inclusion669 decks3.90K decks
15%synergy
Arid Archway
17%inclusion659 decks3.90K decks
8%synergy
Trenchpost
17%inclusion650 decks3.90K decks
13%synergy
Glimmerpost
16%inclusion619 decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
16%inclusion616 decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion598 decks3.90K decks
-4%synergy
Cloudpost
15%inclusion594 decks3.90K decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion581 decks3.90K decks
-13%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
14%inclusion388 decks2.68K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion551 decks3.90K decks
-17%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion497 decks3.90K decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.54K decks3.90K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
76%inclusion2.96K decks3.90K decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
73%inclusion2.84K decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
70%inclusion2.74K decks3.90K decks
-10%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
54%inclusion2.09K decks3.90K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion1.71K decks3.90K decks
-19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
40%inclusion1.57K decks3.90K decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
37%inclusion1.43K decks3.90K decks
-21%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
29%inclusion1.14K decks3.90K decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
25%inclusion397 decks1.59K decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
23%inclusion886 decks3.90K decks
-23%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion579 decks3.90K decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
10%inclusion398 decks3.90K decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion378 decks3.90K decks
-9%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion375 decks3.90K decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.2%inclusion358 decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
8.8%inclusion343 decks3.90K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.3%inclusion323 decks3.90K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.8%inclusion303 decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.7%inclusion262 decks3.90K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion259 decks3.90K decks
3%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
5.9%inclusion229 decks3.90K decks
4%synergy
The Celestus
5.9%inclusion228 decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
5.8%inclusion226 decks3.90K decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.7%inclusion223 decks3.90K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.5%inclusion216 decks3.90K decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Wastes
84%inclusion3.26K decks3.90K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
59%inclusion2.29K decks3.90K decks
9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
52%inclusion2.01K decks3.90K decks
39%synergy
Hidden Grotto
46%inclusion1.66K decks3.62K decks
34%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
40%inclusion1.57K decks3.90K decks
35%synergy
Mirrex
35%inclusion1.38K decks3.90K decks
26%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
27%inclusion1.04K decks3.90K decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion1K decks3.90K decks
-4%synergy
Planar Nexus
25%inclusion978 decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
24%inclusion927 decks3.90K decks
10%synergy
Crystal Grotto
19%inclusion725 decks3.90K decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion719 decks3.90K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
14%inclusion558 decks3.90K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
12%inclusion449 decks3.90K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion403 decks3.90K decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
10%inclusion396 decks3.90K decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion355 decks3.90K decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.9%inclusion306 decks3.90K decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
6.9%inclusion267 decks3.90K decks
3%synergy
Rumble Arena
6.2%inclusion57 decks925 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.8%inclusion225 decks3.90K decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.6%inclusion220 decks3.90K decks
4%synergy