Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Expensive

Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Emeritus of Woe
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
77%inclusion516 decks669 decks
63%synergy
Bitterblossom
71%inclusion477 decks669 decks
58%synergy
Plague of Vermin
59%inclusion398 decks669 decks
57%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
67%inclusion446 decks669 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
80%inclusion535 decks669 decks
55%synergy
Warren Soultrader
67%inclusion444 decks663 decks
54%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
83%inclusion555 decks669 decks
53%synergy
Ophiomancer
70%inclusion468 decks669 decks
53%synergy
Gravecrawler
68%inclusion453 decks669 decks
53%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
70%inclusion467 decks669 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion615 decks669 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
85%inclusion570 decks669 decks
34%synergy
Jet Medallion
83%inclusion552 decks669 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
74%inclusion492 decks669 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
72%inclusion482 decks669 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion457 decks669 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
68%inclusion455 decks669 decks
45%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
66%inclusion441 decks669 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion441 decks669 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion437 decks669 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion536 decks669 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
73%inclusion486 decks669 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
68%inclusion452 decks669 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion387 decks669 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion364 decks669 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion258 decks669 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion256 decks669 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion213 decks669 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion190 decks669 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion163 decks669 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
65%inclusion434 decks669 decks
33%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
55%inclusion370 decks669 decks
38%synergy
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion363 decks669 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion360 decks669 decks
44%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion349 decks669 decks
33%synergy
Viscera Seer
51%inclusion340 decks669 decks
34%synergy
Bloodghast
48%inclusion318 decks669 decks
35%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
47%inclusion316 decks669 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
47%inclusion314 decks669 decks
32%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
44%inclusion296 decks669 decks
40%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion278 decks669 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
41%inclusion273 decks669 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
40%inclusion269 decks669 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
40%inclusion269 decks669 decks
25%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
38%inclusion123 decks321 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
36%inclusion241 decks669 decks
25%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion231 decks669 decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion214 decks669 decks
12%synergy
Nether Traitor
32%inclusion214 decks669 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
30%inclusion130 decks433 decks
25%synergy
Chittering Witch
29%inclusion196 decks669 decks
25%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
27%inclusion180 decks669 decks
25%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
26%inclusion169 decks648 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion155 decks638 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion147 decks663 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion148 decks669 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion127 decks579 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
21%inclusion137 decks651 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion128 decks669 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion124 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
19%inclusion124 decks669 decks
10%synergy
Grave Titan
19%inclusion124 decks669 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion120 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
17%inclusion117 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion111 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion109 decks661 decks
-5%synergy
Witch of the Moors
16%inclusion110 decks669 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion106 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Blood Pet
15%inclusion103 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
15%inclusion100 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Timeline Culler
15%inclusion56 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion99 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion90 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion89 decks669 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
11%inclusion75 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion72 decks669 decks
-1%synergy
Putrid Goblin
11%inclusion71 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Priest of Gix
11%inclusion71 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion70 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
57%inclusion381 decks669 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion297 decks669 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion285 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion249 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
35%inclusion233 decks669 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion223 decks669 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion214 decks663 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
28%inclusion188 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion187 decks669 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion177 decks669 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion163 decks669 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
24%inclusion159 decks669 decks
-12%synergy
Tragic Slip
20%inclusion134 decks669 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion128 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion112 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion104 decks669 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion97 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Szat's Will
12%inclusion78 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion75 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion63 decks669 decks
-13%synergy
Sacrifice
8.8%inclusion59 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.1%inclusion54 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
Malicious Affliction
7.3%inclusion49 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
7.2%inclusion48 decks669 decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.2%inclusion48 decks669 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.0%inclusion47 decks669 decks
-8%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.7%inclusion45 decks669 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.7%inclusion45 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.1%inclusion41 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.8%inclusion39 decks669 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
5.5%inclusion37 decks669 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.4%inclusion36 decks669 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
55%inclusion371 decks669 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion341 decks669 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
40%inclusion265 decks669 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion257 decks669 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
37%inclusion250 decks669 decks
30%synergy
Grim Tutor
34%inclusion226 decks669 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion191 decks669 decks
22%synergy
Army of the Damned
22%inclusion150 decks669 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion146 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion143 decks669 decks
-3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
21%inclusion139 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion138 decks669 decks
-15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion116 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion123 decks669 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion110 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion100 decks669 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion87 decks669 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion76 decks669 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion74 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion67 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
9.0%inclusion60 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.7%inclusion58 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion47 decks669 decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion46 decks669 decks
-6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion45 decks669 decks
3%synergy
Persist
6.4%inclusion43 decks669 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.8%inclusion39 decks669 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion39 decks669 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion38 decks669 decks
-9%synergy
Mutilate
5.7%inclusion38 decks669 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
58%inclusion390 decks669 decks
38%synergy
Bontu's Monument
49%inclusion330 decks669 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion177 decks669 decks
-7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion146 decks669 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion133 decks669 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion126 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion104 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
14%inclusion97 decks669 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion52 decks433 decks
-8%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion66 decks669 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion48 decks669 decks
-24%synergy
Defense Grid
6.3%inclusion42 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
53%inclusion353 decks669 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion309 decks669 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion251 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion215 decks669 decks
-8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion205 decks669 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
28%inclusion190 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
28%inclusion186 decks669 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion161 decks669 decks
13%synergy
Carnival of Souls
20%inclusion135 decks669 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion119 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion107 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
16%inclusion106 decks669 decks
12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion97 decks669 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion88 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion84 decks669 decks
-8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion74 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Contamination
12%inclusion78 decks669 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion68 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.4%inclusion63 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.5%inclusion29 decks388 decks
5%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
6.4%inclusion43 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.0%inclusion37 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
5.7%inclusion38 decks669 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.2%inclusion35 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
46%inclusion309 decks669 decks
33%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
20%inclusion137 decks669 decks
17%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
10%inclusion64 decks669 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion59 decks669 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
92%inclusion615 decks669 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion579 decks669 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion358 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
48%inclusion318 decks669 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
45%inclusion302 decks669 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion253 decks669 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
35%inclusion234 decks669 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion160 decks669 decks
-6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion131 decks669 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion115 decks669 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion107 decks663 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
15%inclusion103 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion102 decks669 decks
7%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion97 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion79 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion67 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.3%inclusion62 decks669 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.8%inclusion59 decks669 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.4%inclusion56 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.1%inclusion54 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.9%inclusion53 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.9%inclusion53 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.8%inclusion52 decks669 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion29 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.1%inclusion41 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.0%inclusion25 decks416 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion38 decks669 decks
-3%synergy
Barren Moor
5.2%inclusion35 decks669 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion611 decks669 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion492 decks669 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
34%inclusion124 decks367 decks
19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion143 decks669 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion135 decks669 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion123 decks669 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion116 decks669 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion108 decks669 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion102 decks669 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion88 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
10%inclusion64 decks669 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.0%inclusion60 decks669 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion53 decks669 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Opal
7.8%inclusion52 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion51 decks669 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion587 decks669 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion285 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
37%inclusion250 decks669 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion214 decks663 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion161 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion160 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion159 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion156 decks669 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion124 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion122 decks669 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion115 decks669 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion111 decks669 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion93 decks669 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion77 decks669 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion50 decks669 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion36 decks669 decks
3%synergy