Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Control

Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
Rank #554
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Triskaidekaphile
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
North Pole Patrol
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Friendly Teddy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Archon of Absolution
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Godhead of Awe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Judge's Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Guardian Sunmare
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Council of the Absolute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Pillardrop Rescuer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Guardian Naga
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Chasm Skulker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Windborn Muse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Forensic Researcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Second Doctor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Benthic Anomaly
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Emissary of Sunrise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Ingester
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Nulldrifter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Instants
Dispel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Opt
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Fancy Footwork
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Octopus Form
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Absorb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Acrobatic Leap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Fated Retribution
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Run Away Together
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Boon of Safety
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Condemn
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Leave in the Dust
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Resculpt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Light the Way
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Psychic Puppetry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dawn Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Call to Glory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stave Off
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-4%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Neutralizing Blast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
No More Lies
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ugin's Binding
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Veteran's Reflexes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Demystify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Supreme Verdict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Time Wipe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cut a Deal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Fumigate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Aether Gale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
What Must Be Done
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Hithlain Rope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Folio of Fancies
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Howling Mine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Ivory Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Magnifying Glass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Enchantments
Verity Circle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Well of Ideas
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Pariah
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Frogify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Ominous Seas
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dog Umbra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Tenuous Truce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Banishing Light
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Test of Endurance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Utility Lands
Secluded Steppe
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
1%synergy
The Surgical Bay
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Everflowing Chalice
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Coalition Relic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-33%synergy
Pristine Talisman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
5%synergy
North Pole Gates
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Escape Tunnel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Grand Coliseum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Skybridge Towers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Thriving Isle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Cloudcrest Lake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thriving Heath
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
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