The Council of Four (Commander)

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
King T'Challa
15%inclusion64 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-0%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
5.6%inclusion23 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Reed Richards, Smartest Man
1.8%inclusion6 decks338 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3.11K decks4.89K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
57%inclusion2.77K decks4.89K decks
52%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.59K decks4.89K decks
48%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
50%inclusion2.42K decks4.89K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion2.55K decks4.89K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.23K decks4.89K decks
42%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.29K decks4.89K decks
40%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion2K decks4.89K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.20K decks4.89K decks
39%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion1.94K decks4.89K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.48K decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion3.06K decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.79K decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion2.71K decks4.89K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion2.50K decks4.89K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.36K decks4.89K decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion2.30K decks4.89K decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion2.24K decks4.89K decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
45%inclusion2.21K decks4.89K decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion2.17K decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion1.76K decks4.89K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.89K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion884 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion855 decks4.89K decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion647 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion629 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion528 decks4.89K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion448 decks4.89K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.6%inclusion372 decks4.89K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion2.09K decks4.89K decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.79K decks4.40K decks
37%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.82K decks4.89K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
35%inclusion1.72K decks4.89K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.66K decks4.89K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
31%inclusion1.53K decks4.89K decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.37K decks4.40K decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.49K decks4.89K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.41K decks4.89K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.89K decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.36K decks4.89K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion1.20K decks4.40K decks
22%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
26%inclusion1.26K decks4.89K decks
22%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.89K decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.89K decks
23%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
24%inclusion516 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.89K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.89K decks
20%synergy
Flumph
20%inclusion998 decks4.89K decks
18%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
20%inclusion984 decks4.89K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion871 decks4.65K decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion910 decks4.89K decks
14%synergy
Detective of the Month
18%inclusion889 decks4.89K decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion842 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion807 decks4.89K decks
15%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
16%inclusion799 decks4.89K decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion795 decks4.89K decks
14%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion498 decks3.17K decks
15%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion764 decks4.89K decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion751 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion206 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion734 decks4.89K decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
14%inclusion705 decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion693 decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion680 decks4.89K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion676 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion617 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion614 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion602 decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion576 decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
11%inclusion556 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion531 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion523 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
10%inclusion508 decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion498 decks4.89K decks
-0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion473 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion471 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.7%inclusion424 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.4%inclusion274 decks3.25K decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion1.99K decks4.89K decks
14%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.72K decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Dream Fracture
30%inclusion1.47K decks4.89K decks
29%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.89K decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.40K decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.32K decks4.89K decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion1.20K decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.89K decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.84K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion954 decks4.84K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
18%inclusion872 decks4.89K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion837 decks4.89K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion808 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion753 decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion738 decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion718 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion711 decks4.89K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion660 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion563 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion553 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion545 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion540 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion530 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion476 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion445 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion424 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion422 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.0%inclusion392 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Erode
8.0%inclusion75 decks942 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.3%inclusion356 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.3%inclusion356 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.7%inclusion325 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion307 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Permission Denied
6.2%inclusion302 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion281 decks4.89K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion273 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.5%inclusion270 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.2%inclusion252 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
5.0%inclusion246 decks4.89K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.85K decks4.89K decks
23%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.89K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion1.41K decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.89K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion899 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion787 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
16%inclusion787 decks4.89K decks
14%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion717 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion696 decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion684 decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion581 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion548 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion546 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion479 decks4.89K decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion477 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion470 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
7.9%inclusion388 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.5%inclusion368 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.7%inclusion325 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.9%inclusion289 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.9%inclusion289 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion275 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion259 decks4.89K decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.2%inclusion252 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.89K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion972 decks4.89K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion938 decks4.89K decks
-7%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion810 decks4.89K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion798 decks4.89K decks
-4%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion733 decks4.89K decks
12%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion729 decks4.89K decks
14%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion627 decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion555 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion384 decks4.02K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.9%inclusion436 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion435 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
8.8%inclusion428 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.4%inclusion412 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.4%inclusion411 decks4.89K decks
-0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion381 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.8%inclusion332 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.8%inclusion331 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.6%inclusion273 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.89K decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37%inclusion1.79K decks4.89K decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
36%inclusion1.77K decks4.89K decks
33%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion1.70K decks4.89K decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.33K decks4.89K decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion1.26K decks4.89K decks
21%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
23%inclusion1.14K decks4.89K decks
22%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion978 decks4.89K decks
18%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion978 decks4.89K decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Leader
19%inclusion939 decks4.89K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion920 decks4.83K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
15%inclusion755 decks4.89K decks
13%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion694 decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion687 decks4.89K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion686 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion577 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion555 decks4.89K decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion543 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion497 decks4.89K decks
-0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion465 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
9.2%inclusion448 decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion446 decks4.89K decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion433 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.8%inclusion430 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
7.5%inclusion365 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.2%inclusion354 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion346 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.8%inclusion332 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion309 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.3%inclusion309 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion272 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion265 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
11%inclusion558 decks4.89K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion678 decks4.89K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion487 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.9%inclusion388 decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.8%inclusion282 decks3.64K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion326 decks4.89K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion3.73K decks4.89K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.49K decks4.89K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion1.43K decks4.89K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion834 decks4.89K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion612 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion534 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion501 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion480 decks4.89K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion469 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion451 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.9%inclusion434 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.9%inclusion388 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion387 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion350 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion344 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.5%inclusion269 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion114 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion256 decks4.89K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.21K decks4.89K decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.18K decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion3.62K decks4.89K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion3.03K decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.79K decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
49%inclusion2.41K decks4.89K decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.89K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.57K decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion762 decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion642 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion603 decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion293 decks2.68K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion462 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion279 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion276 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion258 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.80K decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.80K decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.27K decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.60K decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.39K decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.59K decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion2.34K decks4.89K decks
-0%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion2.19K decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.17K decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion2.15K decks4.89K decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion2.12K decks4.89K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion2.09K decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion2.04K decks4.89K decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.66K decks4.89K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.58K decks4.89K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion1.45K decks4.89K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion1.22K decks4.63K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion1.24K decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.08K decks4.89K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion997 decks4.89K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion943 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion808 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion780 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion766 decks4.89K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion721 decks4.89K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion676 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion647 decks4.89K decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion516 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion497 decks4.89K decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion477 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion476 decks4.89K decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion474 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion473 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.1%inclusion345 decks4.89K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.6%inclusion322 decks4.89K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion318 decks4.89K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion307 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion254 decks4.89K decks
-2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion254 decks4.89K decks
2%synergy