Satoru Umezawa (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thousand-Faced Shadow
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Ornithopter
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Changeling Outcast
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Slither Blade
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Counterspell
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sakashima's Student
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Tormented Soul
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Gudul Lurker
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Invisible Stalker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Void Winnower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Peregrine Drake
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Spectral Sailor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Faerie Seer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Great Whale
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Palinchron
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Krang & Shredder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Void
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Agent of Treachery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dream Beavers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Thalakos Seer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Prosperous Thief
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Brazen Borrower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mindleech Mass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Sense
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Energybending
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
High Tide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Splinter's Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cunning Evasion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito Shizuki
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
The Black Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Darkslick Shores
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
River of Tears
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy