Avacyn, Angel of Hope (Commander) - Angels

Background image for The Problem of Generic Commanders
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
Chronicle of Victory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
83%inclusion496 decks596 decks
79%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
85%inclusion505 decks596 decks
70%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
72%inclusion432 decks596 decks
61%synergy
Herald of War
68%inclusion408 decks596 decks
57%synergy
Hour of Revelation
60%inclusion356 decks596 decks
56%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
68%inclusion406 decks596 decks
54%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
68%inclusion406 decks596 decks
53%synergy
Wrath of God
67%inclusion398 decks596 decks
52%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
65%inclusion388 decks596 decks
51%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
64%inclusion381 decks596 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl Medallion
75%inclusion448 decks596 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion419 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion402 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
61%inclusion365 decks596 decks
30%synergy
Archangel of Thune
61%inclusion361 decks596 decks
47%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
60%inclusion358 decks596 decks
50%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
56%inclusion331 decks596 decks
47%synergy
Serra's Emissary
55%inclusion327 decks596 decks
48%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
55%inclusion325 decks596 decks
44%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
54%inclusion324 decks596 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion401 decks596 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion280 decks596 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion204 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion114 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion84 decks596 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion46 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.6%inclusion45 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Platinum Angel
50%inclusion300 decks596 decks
47%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
49%inclusion293 decks596 decks
39%synergy
Resplendent Angel
46%inclusion272 decks596 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
45%inclusion271 decks596 decks
42%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
42%inclusion253 decks596 decks
35%synergy
Sunblast Angel
42%inclusion252 decks596 decks
36%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
41%inclusion245 decks596 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion245 decks596 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
41%inclusion242 decks596 decks
35%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
39%inclusion230 decks596 decks
32%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
38%inclusion89 decks235 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Vitality
36%inclusion217 decks596 decks
23%synergy
Bishop of Wings
36%inclusion217 decks596 decks
27%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
36%inclusion214 decks596 decks
32%synergy
Angel of Destiny
35%inclusion209 decks596 decks
25%synergy
Exemplar of Light
34%inclusion79 decks235 decks
19%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
33%inclusion194 decks596 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion190 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
30%inclusion181 decks596 decks
27%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
30%inclusion180 decks596 decks
18%synergy
Firemane Commando
28%inclusion168 decks596 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
28%inclusion166 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Dazzling Angel
27%inclusion62 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Serenity
26%inclusion152 decks596 decks
21%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
24%inclusion143 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
24%inclusion141 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
23%inclusion139 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Finality
23%inclusion139 decks596 decks
16%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
22%inclusion132 decks596 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
22%inclusion129 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
19%inclusion114 decks596 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion113 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Admonition Angel
18%inclusion105 decks596 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion100 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Serra Paragon
16%inclusion98 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion97 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Disk
15%inclusion91 decks596 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion90 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Angel
15%inclusion90 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Thraben Watcher
15%inclusion89 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
15%inclusion89 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
15%inclusion87 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion85 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion82 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion82 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Wojek Investigator
13%inclusion79 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Segovian Angel
12%inclusion73 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Guardian
12%inclusion72 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Angel
12%inclusion71 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rebuff the Wicked
44%inclusion265 decks596 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion209 decks596 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion145 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
22%inclusion131 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion114 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion112 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion108 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion73 decks479 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion84 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion45 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion61 decks564 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion60 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion59 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion58 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.4%inclusion56 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion55 decks596 decks
-17%synergy
Brave the Elements
9.1%inclusion54 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.6%inclusion51 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.7%inclusion46 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Tithe
6.7%inclusion40 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Fated Retribution
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.9%inclusion35 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Calamity's Wake
5.4%inclusion32 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
54%inclusion322 decks596 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
52%inclusion309 decks596 decks
23%synergy
Day of Judgment
48%inclusion288 decks596 decks
43%synergy
Armageddon
43%inclusion258 decks596 decks
41%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
43%inclusion258 decks596 decks
41%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion202 decks596 decks
23%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion197 decks596 decks
25%synergy
Planar Cleansing
32%inclusion191 decks596 decks
31%synergy
Entreat the Angels
18%inclusion105 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Doomskar
17%inclusion102 decks596 decks
15%synergy
Gift of Estates
16%inclusion96 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Catastrophe
15%inclusion91 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion82 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion80 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion79 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Split Up
13%inclusion44 decks339 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion49 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Rout
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Shatter the Sky
11%inclusion65 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion60 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Ravages of War
9.4%inclusion56 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Devastating Mastery
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Defy Death
8.1%inclusion48 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.9%inclusion47 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.6%inclusion45 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
End Hostilities
6.4%inclusion38 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
6.0%inclusion36 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.0%inclusion36 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.0%inclusion36 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion301 decks596 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion298 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Incubator
45%inclusion268 decks596 decks
35%synergy
Worldslayer
44%inclusion265 decks596 decks
43%synergy
Herald's Horn
42%inclusion252 decks596 decks
28%synergy
Oketra's Monument
39%inclusion230 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
38%inclusion229 decks596 decks
37%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
36%inclusion214 decks596 decks
12%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
30%inclusion176 decks596 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion137 decks596 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Endless Atlas
17%inclusion99 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
16%inclusion93 decks596 decks
13%synergy
The Immortal Sun
14%inclusion84 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion82 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
13%inclusion76 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion72 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion67 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Eye
11%inclusion64 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.3%inclusion41 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion55 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.9%inclusion53 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.2%inclusion43 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
7.2%inclusion43 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion41 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.0%inclusion36 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Winter Moon
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.4%inclusion32 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
45%inclusion269 decks596 decks
25%synergy
Court of Grace
33%inclusion196 decks596 decks
21%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
30%inclusion179 decks596 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion166 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Accord
21%inclusion127 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion120 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion104 decks596 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
17%inclusion100 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion77 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion77 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion71 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion71 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion62 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
10%inclusion59 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.6%inclusion51 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Pariah
7.9%inclusion47 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Mantle
6.7%inclusion40 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
-9%synergy
Pacifism
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.0%inclusion36 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.9%inclusion35 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Cleric Class
5.5%inclusion33 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
With Great Power...
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
30%inclusion178 decks596 decks
24%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
8.1%inclusion48 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.0%inclusion36 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
59%inclusion350 decks596 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
49%inclusion291 decks596 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion199 decks596 decks
22%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion195 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion191 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
28%inclusion166 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion80 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion111 decks596 decks
-8%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion88 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion83 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion76 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion74 decks596 decks
-10%synergy
Karoo
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
12%inclusion69 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion68 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion64 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion46 decks476 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Field
9.2%inclusion55 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.6%inclusion45 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Arch of Orazca
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion34 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion549 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion350 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
42%inclusion252 decks596 decks
27%synergy
Caged Sun
38%inclusion227 decks596 decks
29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
34%inclusion200 decks596 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion194 decks596 decks
28%synergy
Nyx Lotus
28%inclusion166 decks596 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion159 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion136 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion78 decks411 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion110 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion107 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion87 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion84 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion80 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion80 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion66 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.9%inclusion47 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.2%inclusion43 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.5%inclusion33 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.4%inclusion32 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.4%inclusion32 decks596 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion551 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion215 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion200 decks596 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion198 decks596 decks
22%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion80 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion76 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion60 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion58 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.7%inclusion46 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
2%synergy