Avacyn, Angel of Hope (Commander) - Core

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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
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Morningtide's Light
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
60%inclusion100 decks166 decks
56%synergy
Hour of Revelation
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Cleansing Nova
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
35%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Platinum Angel
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Herald of War
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion90 decks166 decks
-21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Finality
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Sunblast Angel
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Vitality
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Angel of Serenity
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Dazzling Angel
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Serra's Emissary
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Exemplar of Light
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Bishop of Wings
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Resplendent Angel
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Disk
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Archangel of Thune
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Burnished Hart
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Serra Angel
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Angel
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Aegis Angel
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Wojek Investigator
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Admonition Angel
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Guardian
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Thraben Watcher
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Angel of Destiny
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria Angel
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Wall of Omens
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Kor Cartographer
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Disenchant
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
-10%synergy
Condemn
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Elements
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Calamity's Wake
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Invoke the Divine
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Day of Judgment
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Planar Cleansing
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Shatter the Sky
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Devastating Mastery
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Estates
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Rout
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Doomskar
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Defy Death
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
End Hostilities
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Split Up
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mass Calcify
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Dismantling Wave
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Search for Glory
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Aerial Assault
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
29%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
10%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Worldslayer
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Endless Atlas
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Boompile
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Eye
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
The Immortal Sun
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Grace
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Angelic Accord
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Worship
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Pacifism
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Chorus
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Mantle
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Cleric Class
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Always Watching
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Search the Premises
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Angelic Destiny
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Karoo
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Arch of Orazca
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
New Benalia
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion137 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion80 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Hedron Archive
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion155 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Ondu Inversion
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy