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
Erode
7.5%inclusion38 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.4%inclusion26 decks479 decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
3.3%inclusion18 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
2.1%inclusion10 decks479 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Seminar
1.8%inclusion9 decks508 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3.06K decks4.79K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
56%inclusion2.71K decks4.79K decks
52%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
50%inclusion2.42K decks4.79K decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.54K decks4.79K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion2.47K decks4.79K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.79K decks
43%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.25K decks4.79K decks
40%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion1.97K decks4.79K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.18K decks4.79K decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.79K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.40K decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion2.97K decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.74K decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.65K decks4.79K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion2.43K decks4.79K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.31K decks4.79K decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion2.24K decks4.79K decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.79K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion2.10K decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion2.03K decks4.79K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion1.75K decks4.79K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion868 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion835 decks4.79K decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion641 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion636 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion516 decks4.79K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion441 decks4.79K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.9%inclusion381 decks4.79K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.68K decks4.08K decks
38%synergy
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion1.89K decks4.79K decks
38%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.80K decks4.79K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.71K decks4.79K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.79K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion1.51K decks4.79K decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.28K decks4.08K decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.44K decks4.76K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.64K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
28%inclusion1.36K decks4.79K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.79K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.08K decks
22%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.79K decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.79K decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.79K decks
21%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion423 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.79K decks
11%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.79K decks
19%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.79K decks
21%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.79K decks
19%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion816 decks4.33K decks
16%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion899 decks4.79K decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion899 decks4.79K decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion815 decks4.79K decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion801 decks4.79K decks
16%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion796 decks4.79K decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion760 decks4.64K decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion773 decks4.79K decks
13%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
15%inclusion437 decks2.83K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion734 decks4.79K decks
10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion715 decks4.79K decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion703 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion143 decks977 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion699 decks4.79K decks
-10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion692 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion641 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion631 decks4.79K decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion620 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion580 decks4.79K decks
10%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion575 decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion572 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion499 decks4.51K decks
9%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion524 decks4.79K decks
10%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion514 decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion501 decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion493 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion456 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.8%inclusion423 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.5%inclusion408 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion1.91K decks4.79K decks
14%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.70K decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
31%inclusion1.47K decks4.79K decks
28%synergy
Dream Fracture
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.79K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.79K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion1.26K decks4.79K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion943 decks4.53K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion876 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
18%inclusion877 decks4.79K decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion777 decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion752 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion753 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion704 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion701 decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion682 decks4.79K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion644 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion547 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion545 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion527 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion520 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion516 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion484 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion448 decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.9%inclusion427 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion420 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.0%inclusion383 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.7%inclusion368 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.1%inclusion342 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.7%inclusion322 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.4%inclusion307 decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion288 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.7%inclusion274 decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.7%inclusion271 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.4%inclusion258 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.3%inclusion256 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion243 decks4.79K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.0%inclusion242 decks4.79K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.82K decks4.79K decks
23%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.79K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.36K decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
24%inclusion1.17K decks4.79K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion996 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion885 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
16%inclusion785 decks4.79K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion775 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion715 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion697 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion683 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion570 decks4.79K decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion551 decks4.79K decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion545 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion495 decks4.79K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion469 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion460 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.4%inclusion401 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
8.0%inclusion383 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.8%inclusion325 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.9%inclusion282 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.8%inclusion280 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.7%inclusion275 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.4%inclusion261 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion259 decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion934 decks4.79K decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion923 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion788 decks4.79K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion778 decks4.79K decks
-4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion729 decks4.79K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion712 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion630 decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion543 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion356 decks3.70K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.1%inclusion434 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.7%inclusion419 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.4%inclusion402 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.4%inclusion401 decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion373 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.8%inclusion373 decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.0%inclusion337 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.6%inclusion317 decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.3%inclusion253 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
38%inclusion1.81K decks4.79K decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37%inclusion1.76K decks4.79K decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
35%inclusion1.68K decks4.79K decks
32%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion1.68K decks4.79K decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.31K decks4.79K decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.79K decks
20%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
24%inclusion1.16K decks4.79K decks
23%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion993 decks4.79K decks
20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion966 decks4.79K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Leader
20%inclusion952 decks4.79K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion865 decks4.51K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
16%inclusion764 decks4.79K decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion702 decks4.79K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion670 decks4.79K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion669 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion580 decks4.79K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion550 decks4.79K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion528 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion470 decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion467 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
9.5%inclusion454 decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion444 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion438 decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.7%inclusion417 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.5%inclusion361 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.2%inclusion344 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion341 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion339 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion312 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.4%inclusion309 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.2%inclusion298 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion248 decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion569 decks4.79K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion677 decks4.79K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion482 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion383 decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.5%inclusion248 decks3.31K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.8%inclusion324 decks4.79K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.67K decks4.79K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.45K decks4.79K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.79K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion807 decks4.79K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion598 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion535 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion495 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion481 decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion462 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion443 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.9%inclusion425 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.8%inclusion376 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion368 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.2%inclusion346 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion339 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.8%inclusion104 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion275 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion253 decks4.79K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.14K decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.10K decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.58K decks4.79K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion2.98K decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.73K decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion2.41K decks4.79K decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion1.94K decks4.79K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.53K decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion763 decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion659 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion618 decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion241 decks2.35K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion430 decks4.52K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion285 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion270 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion252 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.71K decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.71K decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.19K decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.54K decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.29K decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.54K decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.25K decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.79K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion2.11K decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.11K decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion2.08K decks4.79K decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion2K decks4.79K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.79K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.53K decks4.79K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.79K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.32K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.79K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion965 decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion895 decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion772 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion765 decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion752 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion691 decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion652 decks4.79K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion641 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion527 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion482 decks4.79K decks
0%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion473 decks4.79K decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion456 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion460 decks4.79K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion445 decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.2%inclusion344 decks4.79K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.1%inclusion338 decks4.79K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion305 decks4.79K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion288 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.4%inclusion257 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion249 decks4.79K decks
-2%synergy