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Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
Price tag $0.41

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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

#504 Current Rank
#491 Last Week
#609 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.

Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+4% Synergy $2.76
University Campus University Campus
+1% Synergy $0.08
Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan
+1% Synergy $0.08
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
0% Synergy $0.92
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

The Council of Four The Council of Four
+53% Synergy $0.69
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+52% Synergy $0.30
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+52% Synergy $0.13
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+48% Synergy $1.35
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+48% Synergy $0.49
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+48% Synergy $0.16
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+47% Synergy $0.96
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+42% Synergy $0.51
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+41% Synergy $0.20
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+40% Synergy $4.37

Top Cards

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

Windfall Windfall
+39% Synergy $4.12
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+39% Synergy $10.69
Propaganda Propaganda
+38% Synergy $2.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+35% Synergy $3.16
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+27% Synergy $1.82
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+26% Synergy $4.99
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.19
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $36.91
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+19% Synergy $37.35
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+12% Synergy $15.54
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $17.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $50.70
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+7% Synergy $1.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $50.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.07
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $75.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $44.75

Creatures

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

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+40% Synergy $5.50
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+39% Synergy $0.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+33% Synergy $0.63
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+32% Synergy $8.78
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+31% Synergy $2.34
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+31% Synergy $0.25
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+30% Synergy $5.73
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+28% Synergy $0.19
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+28% Synergy $4.78
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+26% Synergy $11.85
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+25% Synergy $0.46
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+24% Synergy $1.20
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+23% Synergy $2.65
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+22% Synergy $0.12
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+20% Synergy $0.09
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+19% Synergy $0.41
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+18% Synergy $2.46
Alluring Siren Alluring Siren
+18% Synergy $0.08
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+16% Synergy $0.23
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+16% Synergy $0.10
Viseling Viseling
+16% Synergy $0.37
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+14% Synergy $0.21
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+13% Synergy $0.20
Flumph Flumph
+12% Synergy $1.07
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+12% Synergy $7.99
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+11% Synergy $6.74
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.13
Kiyomaro, First to Stand Kiyomaro, First to Stand
+11% Synergy $0.43
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+10% Synergy $5.70
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+10% Synergy $0.32
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $1.78
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+8% Synergy $1.32
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+8% Synergy $0.10
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+8% Synergy $2.62
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+8% Synergy $0.11
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+7% Synergy $10.34
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+7% Synergy $1.44
Suppressor Skyguard Suppressor Skyguard
+7% Synergy $8.94
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+6% Synergy $0.37
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+5% Synergy $0.29
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+4% Synergy $0.54
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+4% Synergy $44.00
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+3% Synergy $0.76
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+3% Synergy $4.78
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+2% Synergy $6.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $42.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+20% Synergy $9.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+16% Synergy $0.39
Render Silent Render Silent
+13% Synergy $1.98
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+12% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+10% Synergy $7.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.30
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.33
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+9% Synergy $0.85
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.33
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+7% Synergy $0.34
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.50
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.82
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $1.40
Split Decision Split Decision
+6% Synergy $1.32
Plagiarize Plagiarize
+6% Synergy $0.37
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $10.54
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+5% Synergy $1.26
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $2.14
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $4.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $8.07
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+4% Synergy $7.99
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.46
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $3.53
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.59
No More Lies No More Lies
+2% Synergy $0.49
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.50
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.11
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $8.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.03
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $44.28
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $64.39

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+25% Synergy $0.27
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+20% Synergy $0.60
Farewell Farewell
+14% Synergy $3.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.27
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.12
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+12% Synergy $0.23
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+9% Synergy $1.77
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+8% Synergy $0.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $36.04
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.70
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+6% Synergy $0.15
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+6% Synergy $6.98
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.58
Prosperity Prosperity
+6% Synergy $2.70
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.18
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+5% Synergy $0.13
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+4% Synergy $2.74
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $10.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.27
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $2.06
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.45
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
-1% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.58
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+37% Synergy $6.88
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+35% Synergy $1.34
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+31% Synergy $2.44
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+30% Synergy $4.44
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+18% Synergy $5.07
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+17% Synergy $0.14
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+15% Synergy $9.90
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $12.72
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+14% Synergy $9.08
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+12% Synergy $13.64
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $4.58
Spellbook Spellbook
+10% Synergy $2.55
Black Vise Black Vise
+9% Synergy $4.32
Ebony Owl Netsuke Ebony Owl Netsuke
+8% Synergy $1.25
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $6.91
Unbender Tine Unbender Tine
+7% Synergy $0.53
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+7% Synergy $1.01
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+6% Synergy $0.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.33
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $18.87
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $5.75
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $8.40
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.04
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $16.15
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+39% Synergy $9.99
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+35% Synergy $1.89
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+34% Synergy $0.98
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+28% Synergy $2.40
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+28% Synergy $4.52
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+16% Synergy $3.83
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.46
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+15% Synergy $0.92
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+14% Synergy $1.14
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+14% Synergy $1.49
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+13% Synergy $0.35
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+11% Synergy $3.50
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+11% Synergy $0.38
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+11% Synergy $0.99
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+11% Synergy $12.29
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+9% Synergy $0.08
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+9% Synergy $0.15
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+7% Synergy $0.37
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $2.95
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.55
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+6% Synergy $0.44
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+6% Synergy $1.62
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+6% Synergy $2.60
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.35
Telepathy Telepathy
+6% Synergy $0.76
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+6% Synergy $0.08
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.50
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.54
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $3.21
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.41
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+5% Synergy $0.18
Psychic Possession Psychic Possession
+5% Synergy $14.59
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $2.11
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $2.86
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $0.97
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.45
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $22.17
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.17
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $5.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.57
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $2.98

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $6.64
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $3.19
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+9% Synergy $1.01
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+7% Synergy $1.58
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+3% Synergy $5.83
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+33% Synergy $2.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $7.58
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+20% Synergy $46.32
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+17% Synergy $4.86
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+10% Synergy $0.66
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $9.33
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $6.28
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+6% Synergy $12.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.64
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $6.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
0% Synergy $2.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.48
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $0.91
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-3% Synergy $11.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+36% Synergy $3.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $1.05
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+28% Synergy $3.60
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+21% Synergy $11.50
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% 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 $0.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $1.78
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $36.04
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $3.54
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $2.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $8.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $13.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.27
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $17.71
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.16
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+1% Synergy $7.55
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $11.95
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
0% Synergy $5.85
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
0% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.15
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.21
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.48
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.12
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.79
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.10
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.20

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