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Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
Price tag $0.47

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#548 Current Rank
#609 Last Week
#571 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sokrates, Athenian Teacher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sokrates, Athenian Teacher decks.

Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+4% Synergy $0.49
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+3% Synergy $0.56
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+2% Synergy
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $4.41
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+1% Synergy $7.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sokrates, Athenian Teacher's abilities and overall game plan.

Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+52% Synergy $0.83
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+52% Synergy $1.13
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+51% Synergy $0.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+49% Synergy $1.12
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+49% Synergy $0.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+48% Synergy $1.69
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+48% Synergy $0.79
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+42% Synergy $0.60
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+41% Synergy $0.32
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+40% Synergy $8.88

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sokrates, Athenian Teacher decks.

Windfall Windfall
+39% Synergy $5.37
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+39% Synergy $12.17
Propaganda Propaganda
+35% Synergy $3.22
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+35% Synergy $4.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+27% Synergy $2.03
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+25% Synergy $5.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy $1.25
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy $2.91
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $33.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
+13% Synergy $7.19
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+11% Synergy $16.73
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $51.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $58.42
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+6% Synergy $1.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.18
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $52.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sokrates, Athenian Teacher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+39% Synergy $2.65
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+39% Synergy $0.37
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+32% Synergy $0.45
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+31% Synergy $3.24
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+30% Synergy $8.36
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+30% Synergy $12.48
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+30% Synergy $4.11
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+28% Synergy $3.37
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+28% Synergy $0.26
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+27% Synergy $0.69
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+26% Synergy $0.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+25% Synergy $26.90
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+24% Synergy $2.74
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+23% Synergy $2.73
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+23% Synergy $0.24
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+19% Synergy $0.17
Alluring Siren Alluring Siren
+19% Synergy $0.18
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+17% Synergy $0.36
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+17% Synergy $2.36
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+17% Synergy $0.16
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+16% Synergy $0.42
Viseling Viseling
+15% Synergy $0.41
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+14% Synergy $0.31
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+13% Synergy $0.16
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+12% Synergy $7.21
Flumph Flumph
+12% Synergy $2.24
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+12% Synergy $9.33
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.27
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+11% Synergy $8.92
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+10% Synergy $2.31
Kiyomaro, First to Stand Kiyomaro, First to Stand
+10% Synergy $0.48
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $22.74
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+9% Synergy $0.24
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+9% Synergy $3.00
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+9% Synergy $0.29
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+8% Synergy $2.29
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.97
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+7% Synergy $1.97
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+7% Synergy $0.21
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $15.62
Suppressor Skyguard Suppressor Skyguard
+6% Synergy $11.62
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+6% Synergy $0.54
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+4% Synergy $0.59
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+3% Synergy $3.06
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+3% Synergy $0.68
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+1% Synergy $7.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.56
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $53.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sokrates, Athenian Teacher safe.

Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+21% Synergy $12.05
Aetherize Aetherize
+17% Synergy $0.47
Render Silent Render Silent
+13% Synergy $2.22
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+12% Synergy $0.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.44
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $6.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.35
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.29
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+9% Synergy $0.64
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.06
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+7% Synergy $0.32
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.52
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+7% Synergy $2.27
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.93
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.90
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.22
Split Decision Split Decision
+6% Synergy $2.16
Plagiarize Plagiarize
+6% Synergy $0.43
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $5.13
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.11
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $4.07
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+4% Synergy $9.27
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+4% Synergy $2.87
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $0.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.05
No More Lies No More Lies
+2% Synergy $0.57
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.22
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $4.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.72
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $15.76
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.42
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.22
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $7.43
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.30
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $68.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sokrates, Athenian Teacher's game plan and control the board.

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+25% Synergy $0.34
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+20% Synergy $0.80
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.31
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+13% Synergy $0.39
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.26
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+8% Synergy $2.66
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+8% Synergy $2.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $31.34
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+7% Synergy $0.25
Prosperity Prosperity
+6% Synergy $4.57
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.40
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+5% Synergy $6.45
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.54
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+5% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $10.09
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.09
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $2.72
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.58
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
-1% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.57
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-3% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+37% Synergy $11.36
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+36% Synergy $1.45
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+31% Synergy $3.76
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+30% Synergy $5.52
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+18% Synergy $8.97
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+18% Synergy $0.18
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+15% Synergy $9.25
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $15.16
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+13% Synergy $10.20
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+12% Synergy $16.07
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+11% Synergy $5.32
Spellbook Spellbook
+10% Synergy $4.77
Black Vise Black Vise
+8% Synergy $4.38
Ebony Owl Netsuke Ebony Owl Netsuke
+8% Synergy $1.68
Unbender Tine Unbender Tine
+7% Synergy $0.54
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $8.92
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+7% Synergy $1.23
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.80
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $12.32
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $5.46
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+2% Synergy $3.56
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $15.81
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $4.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sokrates, Athenian Teacher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+37% Synergy $7.99
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+36% Synergy $3.42
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+33% Synergy $1.44
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+28% Synergy $3.53
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+27% Synergy $6.61
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.43
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+16% Synergy $3.19
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.88
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+14% Synergy $2.52
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+13% Synergy $2.89
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $0.32
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+11% Synergy $4.96
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+11% Synergy $0.60
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+11% Synergy $11.26
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $2.89
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+8% Synergy $0.31
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+8% Synergy $0.27
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+7% Synergy $0.45
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $8.72
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+6% Synergy $0.56
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $2.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $29.01
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $9.71
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.48
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+5% Synergy $1.93
Telepathy Telepathy
+5% Synergy $1.45
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.53
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+5% Synergy $4.16
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+5% Synergy $0.27
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+4% Synergy $0.77
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+4% Synergy $3.16
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $2.62
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $6.39
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $1.73
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $25.63
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.29
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sokrates, Athenian Teacher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+34% Synergy $8.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $3.97
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+8% Synergy $1.12
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+7% Synergy $1.66
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+3% Synergy $5.85
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $7.44

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+32% Synergy $3.70
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+26% Synergy $8.95
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+20% Synergy $55.63
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+17% Synergy $5.33
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+10% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $8.35
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $7.03
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+6% Synergy $15.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $4.49
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.39
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $8.66
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $1.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $24.44
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-3% Synergy $9.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.92

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+35% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $2.55
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+28% Synergy $3.98
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+20% Synergy $14.98
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.51
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sokrates, Athenian Teacher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+8% Synergy $0.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $31.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $3.72
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.99
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+2% Synergy $16.38
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.77
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $13.90
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.05
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.29
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+1% Synergy $9.60
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.29
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
0% Synergy $6.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.56
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.35
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.61
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.19
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.35
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.56
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.14

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