The Capitoline Triad (Commander) - Core Historic

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exploding Barrel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Millikin
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Collector's Vault
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
64%synergy
The Warring Triad
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
64%synergy
Trading Post
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Codex Shredder
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Ugin, the Ineffable
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
14%synergy
All Is Dust
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Palladium Myr
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Assembly
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Meteor Golem
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Shardless Outlander
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sliversmith
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Triplicate Titan
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Hangarback Walker
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Hedron Crawler
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Myr Retriever
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Myr
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Draco
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Steel Hellkite
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
It That Heralds the End
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Manakin
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hollow One
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gingerbrute
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Myr Enforcer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Plague Myr
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pentavus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Argentum Masticore
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Skyscanner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Construct
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Survey Mechan
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Gnomes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Steel Overseer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Null Elemental Blast
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Warping Wail
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Not of This World
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Desecrate Reality
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kozilek's Command
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Titan's Presence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Scour from Existence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Skittering Invasion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Environmental Sciences
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Matzalantli, the Great Door
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Expedition Map
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Idol of False Gods
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Moonsilver Key
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Boulder
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Altar of Dementia
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Eye
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Sands of Delirium
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Thrumming Hivepool
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
The Endstone
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Oblivion Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Monkey Cage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Key to the City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Myr Turbine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Summoning Station
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Genesis Chamber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Necron Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Nuisance Engine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ransom Note
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Stone of Erech
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Currency Converter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Karn Liberated
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Tower
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Mine
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Treasure Vault
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Sequestered Stash
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Temple of the False God
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Mishra's Factory
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Thespian's Stage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Arch of Orazca
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Workshop
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Spawning Bed
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Factory
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Guildless Commons
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Fountainport
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-39%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blast Zone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Glimmerpost
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cloudpost
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arid Archway
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Trenchpost
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Gargoyle Castle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Drownyard Temple
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-36%synergy
Worn Powerstone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-38%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Network Terminal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
The Celestus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Wastes
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Conduit Pylons
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Hidden Grotto
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Cave
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
The Grey Havens
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Planar Nexus
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Grotto
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy