The Council of Four (Commander)

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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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Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion69 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.1%inclusion6 decks559 decks
0%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
0.4%inclusion3 decks818 decks
0%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
0.4%inclusion2 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
0.4%inclusion2 decks559 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3K decks4.71K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
55%inclusion2.61K decks4.71K decks
51%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
51%inclusion2.40K decks4.71K decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.49K decks4.71K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
51%inclusion2.41K decks4.71K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.71K decks
42%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
42%inclusion1.96K decks4.71K decks
41%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.71K decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.19K decks4.71K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.71K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.33K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion2.90K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.67K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.58K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2.34K decks4.71K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.24K decks4.71K decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.71K decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion1.97K decks4.71K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion871 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion835 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion632 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion625 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion518 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion430 decks4.71K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion382 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.54K decks3.79K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.71K decks
38%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.76K decks4.71K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.69K decks4.71K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35%inclusion1.63K decks4.71K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.16K decks3.79K decks
28%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.34K decks4.47K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.71K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.25K decks4.35K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.32K decks4.71K decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion1K decks3.79K decks
21%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.71K decks
24%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion341 decks1.48K decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.71K decks
21%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion907 decks4.71K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion763 decks4.04K decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion881 decks4.71K decks
14%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion805 decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion794 decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion717 decks4.34K decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion777 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion765 decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion737 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion395 decks2.52K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion716 decks4.71K decks
-10%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion714 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion699 decks4.71K decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion694 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion653 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion596 decks4.47K decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion613 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion592 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion576 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion551 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion525 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion470 decks4.22K decks
9%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion515 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion508 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion502 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion425 decks4.44K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.3%inclusion440 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.9%inclusion420 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.6%inclusion406 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion1.69K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.71K decks
30%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion877 decks4.24K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion821 decks4.24K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
19%inclusion892 decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion755 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion733 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion694 decks4.47K decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion677 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion672 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion664 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion639 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion535 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion533 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion525 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion506 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion500 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion486 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion452 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Consider
9.4%inclusion445 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion424 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.8%inclusion366 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.7%inclusion363 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.3%inclusion343 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.9%inclusion327 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.5%inclusion307 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion290 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.0%inclusion281 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.9%inclusion280 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.8%inclusion271 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
5.2%inclusion246 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion241 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion240 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.79K decks4.71K decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.71K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.33K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.71K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion988 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion871 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion796 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion782 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion719 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion675 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion672 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion567 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion566 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion563 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion501 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion450 decks4.69K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion442 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.8%inclusion416 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
8.5%inclusion400 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.9%inclusion326 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.2%inclusion291 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.0%inclusion281 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.8%inclusion275 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.6%inclusion266 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion254 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion919 decks4.71K decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion883 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion768 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion752 decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion729 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion697 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion638 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion527 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion328 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.0%inclusion426 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.9%inclusion420 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.3%inclusion389 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion363 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.2%inclusion339 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.2%inclusion337 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.8%inclusion319 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion252 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.71K decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.71K decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion1.67K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
35%inclusion1.63K decks4.71K decks
31%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.71K decks
25%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion1K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion966 decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion958 decks4.71K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion809 decks4.22K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion782 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion699 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion651 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion641 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion566 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion536 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion503 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion460 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion456 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.5%inclusion446 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.2%inclusion432 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.2%inclusion431 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion406 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.7%inclusion364 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion335 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion332 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion326 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.7%inclusion316 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion315 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.5%inclusion306 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.3%inclusion251 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.2%inclusion245 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Monk Class
5.1%inclusion241 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion567 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion680 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion477 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.5%inclusion227 decks3.01K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion314 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion3.60K decks4.71K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.71K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.71K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion784 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion584 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion531 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion492 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion491 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion460 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.4%inclusion443 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion426 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.6%inclusion358 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion347 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion326 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion266 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.5%inclusion79 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion249 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion4.09K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.04K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.52K decks4.71K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion2.95K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.68K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
51%inclusion2.42K decks4.71K decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion1.94K decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion1.06K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion773 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion678 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion646 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion200 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.2%inclusion391 decks4.23K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.8%inclusion274 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion267 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion258 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.63K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.62K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.12K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.48K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion3.20K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.50K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion2.15K decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion2.10K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion2.06K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion2.05K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion1.99K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion1.91K decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
35%inclusion1.63K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion1.01K decks4.02K decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion947 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion852 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion779 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion752 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion694 decks4.47K decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion657 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion650 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion596 decks4.47K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion525 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion476 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion455 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion425 decks4.44K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion442 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion435 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.4%inclusion347 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.3%inclusion345 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion306 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion290 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.7%inclusion267 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion240 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion238 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy