Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (Commander) - Upgraded Sea Creatures

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Wilderness
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Quandrix Charm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Trio
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Paradox Gardens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Training Grounds
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
90%synergy
Whelming Wave
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Starwinder
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
79%synergy
Tromokratis
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Spawning Kraken
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Koma, World-Eater
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Brainstorm
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Preordain
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Counterspell
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Joint Exploration
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Omen Hawker
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Seedborn Muse
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
50%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Grappling Kraken
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Simic Sky Swallower
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Famished Worldsire
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Kederekt Leviathan
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Trench Gorger
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Moritte of the Frost
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Biblioplex Kraken
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Trench Behemoth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Shield Broker
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel of Lothlórien
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Omni-Changeling
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Nadir Kraken
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Benthic Anomaly
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mariner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Geist of the Archives
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Brainsurge
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Deliberate
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Stubborn Denial
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Decisive Denial
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Dissolve
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Planar Genesis
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reclaim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Sense
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Voyage's End
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Plasm Capture
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bane's Contingency
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Engulf the Shore
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Council's Deliberation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tel-Jilad Justice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Condescend
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Speculation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Reason // Believe
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Mastery
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Elven Farsight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Ugin's Insight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
See the Unwritten
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Lessons from Life
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Scroll Rack
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Brainstone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Monster Manual
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Ball
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mazemind Tome
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
53%synergy
In Search of Greatness
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Omen of the Sea
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Soothsaying
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Cream of the Crop
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Season of Growth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Levitation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lurking Predators
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Ichthyomorphosis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Halimar Depths
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Rivendell
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Castle Vantress
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dark Depths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Island
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Grotto
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Willowrush Verge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Sodden Verdure
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
The Grey Havens
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Rumble Arena
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tangled Islet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy