Sokrates, Athenian Teacher (Commander)

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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Willie Lumpkin, Postman
7.8%inclusion21 decks270 decks
6%synergy
King T'Challa
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings
5.3%inclusion15 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
4.8%inclusion16 decks334 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion2.94K decks4.96K decks
53%synergy
Body of Knowledge
54%inclusion2.70K decks4.96K decks
51%synergy
The Council of Four
58%inclusion2.89K decks4.96K decks
51%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
53%inclusion2.61K decks4.96K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion2.81K decks4.96K decks
50%synergy
Wizard Class
55%inclusion2.74K decks4.96K decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
52%inclusion2.59K decks4.96K decks
48%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
47%inclusion2.33K decks4.96K decks
43%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion1.97K decks4.18K decks
41%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion2.35K decks4.96K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion3.45K decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion3.14K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion3.06K decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion3.02K decks4.96K decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion2.60K decks4.96K decks
27%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion2.55K decks4.96K decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion2.52K decks4.96K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion2.46K decks4.96K decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
48%inclusion2.38K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
48%inclusion2.37K decks4.96K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion1.97K decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion1.41K decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.96K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion1.05K decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion992 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion983 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion738 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion634 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion616 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion2.13K decks4.96K decks
31%synergy
The Second Doctor
43%inclusion2.11K decks4.96K decks
40%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
42%inclusion2.09K decks4.96K decks
38%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion1.86K decks4.96K decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion1.75K decks4.96K decks
31%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1.66K decks4.96K decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1.64K decks4.96K decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion1.60K decks4.96K decks
29%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
32%inclusion1.51K decks4.73K decks
29%synergy
Kelpie Guide
31%inclusion1.53K decks4.96K decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
31%inclusion1.29K decks4.18K decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.96K decks
25%synergy
Windborn Muse
27%inclusion1.31K decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion1.15K decks4.40K decks
25%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
26%inclusion1.27K decks4.96K decks
24%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
25%inclusion1.26K decks4.96K decks
23%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
22%inclusion1.10K decks4.96K decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion1.05K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Alluring Siren
19%inclusion957 decks4.96K decks
19%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
19%inclusion948 decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
18%inclusion883 decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Oneirophage
17%inclusion859 decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion551 decks3.24K decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion832 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
17%inclusion821 decks4.96K decks
14%synergy
Viseling
16%inclusion779 decks4.96K decks
15%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion730 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
15%inclusion727 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion721 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion680 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion551 decks4.18K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion275 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion630 decks4.96K decks
-0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion612 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion607 decks4.96K decks
-12%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
12%inclusion574 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion162 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
10%inclusion432 decks4.17K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion428 decks4.19K decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
10%inclusion486 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Reveille Squad
9.2%inclusion455 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Kiyomaro, First to Stand
9.2%inclusion455 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.1%inclusion452 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.8%inclusion436 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
The Mindskinner
7.9%inclusion349 decks4.42K decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
7.9%inclusion391 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Absolute Virtue
7.5%inclusion244 decks3.25K decks
4%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.4%inclusion368 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.1%inclusion352 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.1%inclusion301 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
41%inclusion2.04K decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion1.92K decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.72K decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.36K decks4.96K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion1.33K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion1.15K decks4.96K decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion1.02K decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion888 decks4.79K decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion920 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion899 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion750 decks4.79K decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion762 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion762 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion762 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion688 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion640 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion624 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion606 decks4.96K decks
-0%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion550 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion510 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
9.3%inclusion462 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Intellectual Offering
8.1%inclusion400 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Holy Day
8.0%inclusion396 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Opt
7.8%inclusion389 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion388 decks4.96K decks
-0%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion382 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
7.4%inclusion351 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.3%inclusion360 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.2%inclusion358 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion330 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.4%inclusion319 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion315 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion315 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
6.2%inclusion310 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Split Decision
6.0%inclusion297 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
5.5%inclusion273 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Plagiarize
5.4%inclusion268 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion264 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.2%inclusion257 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion1.80K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.45K decks4.96K decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.96K decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion968 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion818 decks4.96K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion792 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion760 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion705 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion626 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion545 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion503 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
10%inclusion498 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion493 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.0%inclusion399 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.0%inclusion384 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.6%inclusion376 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion341 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Mathemagics
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion323 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion312 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion283 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.4%inclusion156 decks2.89K decks
-1%synergy
Plea for Power
5.4%inclusion266 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
40%inclusion1.98K decks4.96K decks
37%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion1.95K decks4.96K decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion1.78K decks4.96K decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion1.58K decks4.96K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1K decks4.96K decks
-6%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion998 decks4.96K decks
18%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion977 decks4.96K decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion973 decks4.96K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion886 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion823 decks4.96K decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
15%inclusion736 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion716 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion691 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion623 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion547 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion315 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion486 decks4.96K decks
-0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion476 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
8.7%inclusion430 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
7.8%inclusion388 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.2%inclusion357 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.2%inclusion356 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion352 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.9%inclusion342 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Empyrial Plate
6.6%inclusion325 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.1%inclusion301 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.8%inclusion255 decks4.42K decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.6%inclusion276 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion265 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.2%inclusion260 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion2.13K decks4.96K decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion1.87K decks4.96K decks
36%synergy
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.96K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion1.64K decks4.96K decks
30%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
29%inclusion1.46K decks4.96K decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.96K decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion962 decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
17%inclusion748 decks4.38K decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion840 decks4.96K decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion686 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion686 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion681 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion633 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion587 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion574 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
12%inclusion572 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion562 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion409 decks3.85K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion509 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion503 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion475 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.2%inclusion456 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.1%inclusion451 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.6%inclusion427 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.4%inclusion416 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion414 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion400 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.1%inclusion400 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
8.0%inclusion397 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
7.2%inclusion357 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.9%inclusion341 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.6%inclusion328 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.6%inclusion327 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Telepathy
6.2%inclusion306 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion298 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.8%inclusion286 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
5.7%inclusion285 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.7%inclusion285 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Public Enemy
5.3%inclusion263 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.3%inclusion261 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
39%inclusion1.92K decks4.96K decks
35%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion627 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.5%inclusion422 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.4%inclusion418 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.9%inclusion394 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.1%inclusion303 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion4.01K decks4.96K decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
30%inclusion1.49K decks4.96K decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.96K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.15K decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion998 decks4.96K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion819 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion810 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion692 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion610 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion519 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion503 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion434 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
8.6%inclusion429 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion354 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.0%inclusion227 decks3.25K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion235 decks3.55K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion305 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion301 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.1%inclusion253 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion4.23K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion4.02K decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion3.65K decks4.96K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion2.37K decks4.96K decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion2.27K decks4.96K decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion2.25K decks4.96K decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion1.44K decks4.96K decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion993 decks4.96K decks
-5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion991 decks4.96K decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion911 decks4.96K decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion537 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion518 decks4.96K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion209 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.89K decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.88K decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion4.25K decks4.96K decks
-0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.42K decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion3.31K decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion2.50K decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion2.37K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion2.27K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.14K decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion2.13K decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion2.04K decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion1.90K decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion1.70K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1.65K decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion1.23K decks4.42K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion1.32K decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion1.10K decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion1.09K decks4.96K decks
-0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion976 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion948 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion846 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion793 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion762 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion752 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion720 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion680 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion639 decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion630 decks4.96K decks
-0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion626 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion571 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion524 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.1%inclusion404 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion328 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.2%inclusion310 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy