The Capitoline Triad (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Perpetual Timepiece
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Millikin
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Collector's Vault
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Codex Shredder
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Thopter Assembly
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Trading Post
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
75%synergy
The Warring Triad
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
72%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Forsaken Monument
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
11%synergy
All Is Dust
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Mystic Forge
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Meteor Golem
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Palladium Myr
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Scrap Trawler
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Triplicate Titan
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Shardless Outlander
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Crawler
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sliversmith
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Burnished Hart
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Myr Retriever
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Junk Diver
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Pentavus
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Hangarback Walker
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Draco
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
It That Heralds the End
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shimmer Myr
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Hollow One
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Manakin
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Myr Enforcer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Plague Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Masticore
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Gnomes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Steel Hellkite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Watcher of the Wayside
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbrute
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Duplicant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Skyscanner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Lion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Frogmite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Instants
Warping Wail
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Titan's Presence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Not of This World
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Kozilek's Command
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Desecrate Reality
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Scour from Existence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Spatial Contortion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Skittering Invasion
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghoulcaller's Bell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Idol of False Gods
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Runaway Boulder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Moonsilver Key
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Altar of Dementia
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mind's Eye
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Myr Turbine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shriekhorn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Necron Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Semblance Anvil
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thrumming Hivepool
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Station
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Monkey Cage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Nuisance Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sands of Delirium
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Keening Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Skybox Ferry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Millstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snake Basket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Gondor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Nin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Planar Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
The Endstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
World Map
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-41%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Temple of the False God
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Factory
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sequestered Stash
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Spawning Bed
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Glimmerpost
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Trenchpost
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
War Room
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Thespian's Stage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Factory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Cloudpost
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Arch of Orazca
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Fountainport
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Fountain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arid Archway
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Guildless Commons
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-40%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Springjack Pasture
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Drownyard Temple
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Starforge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Hedron Archive
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Star
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Network Terminal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dungeoneer's Pack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Idol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Wastes
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Conduit Pylons
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Hidden Grotto
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Cave
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mirrex
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Crystal Grotto
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Planar Nexus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Power Depot
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Demolition Field
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Capital City
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy