Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (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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Adept Watershaper
8.4%inclusion52 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
3.2%inclusion21 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
2.8%inclusion7 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Mathemagics
2.4%inclusion12 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.1%inclusion7 decks648 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.46K decks4.19K decks
52%synergy
The Council of Four
59%inclusion2.48K decks4.19K decks
52%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.28K decks4.19K decks
51%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
51%inclusion2.14K decks4.19K decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion2.32K decks4.19K decks
49%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.29K decks4.19K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.19K decks4.19K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion1.95K decks4.19K decks
42%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion1.97K decks4.19K decks
41%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion1.51K decks3.28K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion2.93K decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion2.68K decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion2.57K decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion2.55K decks4.19K decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.19K decks4.19K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.14K decks4.19K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.12K decks4.19K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion2.07K decks4.19K decks
25%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion1.96K decks4.19K decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion1.96K decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion1.75K decks4.19K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion1.30K decks4.19K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.22K decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion984 decks4.19K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion962 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion876 decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion866 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion646 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion558 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion554 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Shabraz, the Skyshark
44%inclusion1.82K decks4.19K decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion1.79K decks4.19K decks
31%synergy
The Second Doctor
42%inclusion1.75K decks4.19K decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion1.57K decks4.19K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.47K decks4.19K decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.40K decks4.19K decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.39K decks4.19K decks
25%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1.37K decks4.19K decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.21K decks3.83K decks
29%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.29K decks4.19K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion982 decks3.28K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
28%inclusion1.18K decks4.19K decks
26%synergy
Windborn Muse
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.19K decks
16%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
26%inclusion1.08K decks4.19K decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion898 decks3.49K decks
24%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1.05K decks4.19K decks
23%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
23%inclusion963 decks4.19K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion892 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
20%inclusion834 decks4.19K decks
17%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion800 decks4.19K decks
19%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
19%inclusion781 decks4.19K decks
17%synergy
Oneirophage
18%inclusion734 decks4.19K decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion708 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion684 decks4.19K decks
14%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion658 decks4.19K decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion346 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion612 decks4.19K decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion610 decks4.19K decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion589 decks4.19K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion586 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion450 decks3.28K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion548 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion540 decks4.19K decks
-12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion144 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion532 decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion506 decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
11%inclusion346 decks3.27K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion340 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
10%inclusion424 decks4.19K decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion413 decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Nadir Kraken
10%inclusion403 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Reveille Squad
10%inclusion401 decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.3%inclusion388 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.7%inclusion306 decks3.51K decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.5%inclusion355 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.8%inclusion325 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.7%inclusion324 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Absolute Virtue
6.8%inclusion159 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.7%inclusion281 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.5%inclusion272 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion1.81K decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion1.55K decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.47K decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.13K decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.19K decks
17%synergy
Everybody Lives!
22%inclusion941 decks4.19K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion844 decks4.19K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion803 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion720 decks3.89K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion735 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion650 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Long River's Pull
15%inclusion585 decks3.89K decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion616 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion615 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion597 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion548 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion536 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
12%inclusion523 decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion473 decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion429 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion398 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion365 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Opt
8.2%inclusion342 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Holy Day
7.9%inclusion332 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Intellectual Offering
7.9%inclusion332 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.9%inclusion329 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.4%inclusion310 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Perch Protection
7.4%inclusion283 decks3.83K decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.3%inclusion304 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion285 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
No More Lies
6.8%inclusion285 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion282 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.5%inclusion273 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion271 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
6.2%inclusion258 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Plagiarize
5.7%inclusion238 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
5.3%inclusion222 decks4.19K decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion219 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion216 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.51K decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.22K decks4.19K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion944 decks4.19K decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion841 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion699 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion679 decks4.19K decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion623 decks4.19K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion590 decks4.19K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion522 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion445 decks4.19K decks
-3%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion422 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion416 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Prosperity
9.5%inclusion396 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.6%inclusion360 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion321 decks3.89K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion331 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion311 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion300 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion278 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.7%inclusion111 decks1.94K decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion232 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.5%inclusion230 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion1.66K decks4.19K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.62K decks4.19K decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion1.48K decks4.19K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.34K decks4.19K decks
30%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion846 decks4.19K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion846 decks4.19K decks
-5%synergy
Venser's Journal
19%inclusion814 decks4.19K decks
15%synergy
Ivory Tower
19%inclusion814 decks4.19K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion745 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion712 decks4.19K decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion606 decks4.19K decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion600 decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion568 decks4.19K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion512 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion469 decks4.19K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion437 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion234 decks2.26K decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion407 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.5%inclusion358 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
8.2%inclusion345 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion307 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.3%inclusion305 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion304 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
7.0%inclusion292 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.0%inclusion292 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion279 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.1%inclusion216 decks3.51K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.9%inclusion249 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.0%inclusion210 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.19K decks
35%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion1.64K decks4.19K decks
37%synergy
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.57K decks4.19K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion1.34K decks4.19K decks
29%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion1.27K decks4.19K decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
20%inclusion850 decks4.19K decks
16%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
20%inclusion817 decks4.19K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18%inclusion635 decks3.47K decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
16%inclusion691 decks4.19K decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion598 decks4.19K decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion595 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion594 decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion556 decks4.19K decks
12%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion505 decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion503 decks4.19K decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion496 decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion453 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion315 decks2.94K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion430 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion426 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion417 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion402 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.3%inclusion388 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.8%inclusion369 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.7%inclusion364 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.4%inclusion352 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion350 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.0%inclusion334 decks4.19K decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion332 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion299 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.1%inclusion298 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
7.0%inclusion295 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
7.0%inclusion294 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Court of Cunning
6.3%inclusion262 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.2%inclusion260 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.2%inclusion258 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion251 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Public Enemy
5.7%inclusion238 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.5%inclusion229 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.2%inclusion216 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
5.1%inclusion215 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
39%inclusion1.62K decks4.19K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion546 decks4.19K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
9.1%inclusion380 decks4.19K decks
9%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.5%inclusion355 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.9%inclusion329 decks4.19K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.7%inclusion237 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion3.38K decks4.19K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion1.28K decks4.19K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.19K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion957 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion846 decks4.19K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion686 decks4.19K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion676 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion577 decks4.19K decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion505 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion447 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion431 decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
9.0%inclusion379 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.6%inclusion360 decks4.19K decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion306 decks4.19K decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion185 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.7%inclusion157 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.5%inclusion274 decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion255 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.1%inclusion213 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion3.60K decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion3.41K decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion3.07K decks4.19K decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion2.03K decks4.19K decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion1.95K decks4.19K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion1.90K decks4.19K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
30%inclusion1.25K decks4.19K decks
28%synergy
Misleading Signpost
21%inclusion900 decks4.19K decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion850 decks4.19K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion762 decks4.19K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion491 decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion451 decks4.19K decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion107 decks1.76K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.13K decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.12K decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion3.56K decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion2.84K decks4.19K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion2.78K decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.09K decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion1.94K decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion1.92K decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion1.79K decks4.19K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion1.76K decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion1.75K decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.60K decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion1.42K decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.42K decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion1.15K decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion953 decks3.52K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion1.12K decks4.19K decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion941 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion917 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion850 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion811 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion741 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion691 decks4.19K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion650 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion635 decks4.19K decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion589 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion586 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion570 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion548 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion522 decks4.19K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion481 decks4.19K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion454 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.4%inclusion352 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion277 decks4.19K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion228 decks4.19K decks
-2%synergy