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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Krang, the All-Powerful
10%inclusion71 decks733 decks
9%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.1%inclusion23 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Mathemagics
3.1%inclusion29 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
2.5%inclusion18 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Pensive Professor
1.6%inclusion4 decks247 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.67K decks4.54K decks
52%synergy
The Council of Four
59%inclusion2.66K decks4.54K decks
51%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.46K decks4.54K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion2.54K decks4.54K decks
49%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
52%inclusion2.34K decks4.54K decks
49%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.48K decks4.54K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.36K decks4.54K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
46%inclusion2.11K decks4.54K decks
42%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion1.68K decks3.63K decks
41%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion2.12K decks4.54K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion3.16K decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion2.91K decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion2.79K decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion2.76K decks4.54K decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.36K decks4.54K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.31K decks4.54K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.30K decks4.54K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion2.23K decks4.54K decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion2.15K decks4.54K decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion2.12K decks4.54K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion1.86K decks4.54K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion1.35K decks4.54K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.31K decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion1.05K decks4.54K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion926 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion924 decks4.54K decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion695 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion593 decks4.54K decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion591 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion1.96K decks4.54K decks
31%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
43%inclusion1.95K decks4.54K decks
38%synergy
The Second Doctor
42%inclusion1.90K decks4.54K decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion1.70K decks4.54K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.59K decks4.54K decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.51K decks4.54K decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.50K decks4.54K decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1.48K decks4.54K decks
30%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.32K decks4.19K decks
29%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.41K decks4.54K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion1.10K decks3.63K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
28%inclusion1.27K decks4.54K decks
26%synergy
Windborn Muse
26%inclusion1.20K decks4.54K decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion1.01K decks3.85K decks
25%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
26%inclusion1.16K decks4.54K decks
23%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1.15K decks4.54K decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.54K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion972 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
20%inclusion904 decks4.54K decks
17%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion879 decks4.54K decks
19%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
18%inclusion838 decks4.54K decks
17%synergy
Oneirophage
18%inclusion796 decks4.54K decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion774 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
16%inclusion739 decks4.54K decks
14%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion727 decks4.54K decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion428 decks2.68K decks
12%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion671 decks4.54K decks
13%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion669 decks4.54K decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
15%inclusion658 decks4.54K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion630 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion494 decks3.63K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion585 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion573 decks4.54K decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion572 decks4.54K decks
-12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
12%inclusion184 decks1.53K decks
10%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion543 decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
11%inclusion382 decks3.62K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion379 decks3.64K decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion459 decks4.54K decks
9%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
10%inclusion448 decks4.54K decks
10%synergy
Nadir Kraken
10%inclusion432 decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Reveille Squad
9.4%inclusion425 decks4.54K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.3%inclusion424 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.4%inclusion327 decks3.87K decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.2%inclusion370 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.9%inclusion357 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.7%inclusion348 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Adept Watershaper
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Absolute Virtue
7.1%inclusion191 decks2.70K decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.5%inclusion296 decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion1.93K decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion1.69K decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.59K decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.22K decks4.54K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.21K decks4.54K decks
17%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.54K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion929 decks4.54K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion871 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion783 decks4.24K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion803 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
15%inclusion655 decks4.24K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion694 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion678 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion675 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion630 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion598 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion575 decks4.54K decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion569 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion513 decks4.54K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion470 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion434 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.2%inclusion372 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Holy Day
8.1%inclusion369 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.1%inclusion369 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Intellectual Offering
8.0%inclusion362 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.7%inclusion350 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion342 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.5%inclusion339 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Perch Protection
7.5%inclusion312 decks4.19K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion305 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion302 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.6%inclusion299 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
6.6%inclusion298 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion285 decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
6.1%inclusion278 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Plagiarize
5.6%inclusion256 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
5.3%inclusion241 decks4.54K decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion240 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion230 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.64K decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.54K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.54K decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion902 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion744 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion735 decks4.54K decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion681 decks4.54K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion634 decks4.54K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion561 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion481 decks4.54K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion459 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion453 decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
10%inclusion435 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.5%inclusion385 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion351 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion360 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.3%inclusion329 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion323 decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion294 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.8%inclusion135 decks2.32K decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion256 decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.6%inclusion254 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
39%inclusion1.79K decks4.54K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.76K decks4.54K decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion1.61K decks4.54K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.46K decks4.54K decks
31%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion917 decks4.54K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion915 decks4.54K decks
-5%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion906 decks4.54K decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion894 decks4.54K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion804 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion779 decks4.54K decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion658 decks4.54K decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion655 decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion624 decks4.54K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion565 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion511 decks4.54K decks
10%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion271 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion467 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion441 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.5%inclusion386 decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
8.2%inclusion374 decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.5%inclusion341 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.3%inclusion331 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion323 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
6.9%inclusion311 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.7%inclusion304 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion303 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion230 decks3.87K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.7%inclusion259 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion231 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion1.92K decks4.54K decks
35%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion1.75K decks4.54K decks
37%synergy
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.70K decks4.54K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion1.47K decks4.54K decks
30%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion1.36K decks4.54K decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion940 decks4.54K decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion882 decks4.54K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18%inclusion673 decks3.83K decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion755 decks4.54K decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion647 decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion642 decks4.54K decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion632 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion598 decks4.54K decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion548 decks4.54K decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion539 decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion532 decks4.54K decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion493 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion350 decks3.30K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion467 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion459 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion453 decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.4%inclusion428 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.2%inclusion419 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.6%inclusion392 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion383 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.4%inclusion381 decks4.52K decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion371 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.2%inclusion370 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion368 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Rule of Law
7.4%inclusion336 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.9%inclusion314 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.9%inclusion313 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.8%inclusion307 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
6.2%inclusion283 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
6.1%inclusion276 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.1%inclusion275 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion270 decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Public Enemy
5.6%inclusion252 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.5%inclusion251 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.3%inclusion239 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Jace's Erasure
5.0%inclusion229 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion1.74K decks4.54K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion593 decks4.54K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.9%inclusion404 decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.6%inclusion388 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.9%inclusion359 decks4.54K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.8%inclusion262 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion3.65K decks4.54K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion1.37K decks4.54K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.54K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.04K decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion906 decks4.54K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion748 decks4.54K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion734 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion619 decks4.54K decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion552 decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion480 decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion467 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
8.9%inclusion405 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion393 decks4.54K decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion331 decks4.54K decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion211 decks3K decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.0%inclusion188 decks2.70K decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.5%inclusion294 decks4.54K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion269 decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion234 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion3.89K decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion3.69K decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion3.33K decks4.54K decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion2.18K decks4.54K decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion2.10K decks4.54K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion2.06K decks4.54K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.54K decks
28%synergy
Misleading Signpost
21%inclusion959 decks4.54K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion921 decks4.54K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion834 decks4.54K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion519 decks4.54K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion482 decks4.54K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.0%inclusion150 decks2.14K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.48K decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.46K decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion3.86K decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion3.10K decks4.54K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion3.01K decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.27K decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.13K decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion2.09K decks4.54K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion1.93K decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion1.92K decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion1.88K decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.74K decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.54K decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1.52K decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion1.26K decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion1.05K decks3.87K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion1.20K decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion986 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion908 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion866 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion789 decks4.54K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion739 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion694 decks4.54K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion688 decks4.54K decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion648 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion630 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion604 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion585 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion561 decks4.54K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion523 decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion488 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.4%inclusion380 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.5%inclusion297 decks4.54K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion254 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy