The Council of Four (Commander) - Control

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
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
King T'Challa
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reed Richards, Smartest Man
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Daughter of the Deep
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
56%inclusion111 decks198 decks
51%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
55%inclusion108 decks198 decks
49%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
53%inclusion105 decks198 decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
51%inclusion100 decks198 decks
46%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
38%inclusion76 decks198 decks
37%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
44%inclusion88 decks198 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
42%inclusion83 decks198 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion160 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
47%inclusion93 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion86 decks198 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion144 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion128 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion126 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
56%inclusion110 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion108 decks198 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion104 decks198 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion98 decks198 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion98 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
49%inclusion97 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
38%inclusion75 decks198 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion58 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion49 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion44 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
36%inclusion72 decks198 decks
30%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
34%inclusion68 decks198 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
32%inclusion64 decks198 decks
29%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
30%inclusion59 decks198 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion58 decks198 decks
28%synergy
Chasm Skulker
29%inclusion57 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
27%inclusion53 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion52 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion51 decks198 decks
4%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
25%inclusion49 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
23%inclusion46 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Windborn Muse
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Innocence
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Haytham Kenway
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Detective of the Month
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
6%synergy
The Second Doctor
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
10%synergy
PuPu UFO
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
-14%synergy
Walking Archive
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion70 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion58 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Long River's Pull
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Dream Fracture
28%inclusion56 decks198 decks
27%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion53 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion48 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion40 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Oblation
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Permission Denied
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Consider
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Vision Skeins
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
No More Lies
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Deduce
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Perch Protection
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion51 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion50 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion38 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Council's Judgment
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Split Up
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion53 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion44 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
-14%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Folio of Fancies
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
36%inclusion71 decks198 decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
34%inclusion67 decks198 decks
30%synergy
Ominous Seas
28%inclusion55 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion55 decks198 decks
23%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion54 decks198 decks
25%synergy
Intangible Virtue
25%inclusion50 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
24%inclusion48 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion42 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Leader
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Well of Ideas
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Court of Grace
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion58 decks198 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion57 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion57 decks198 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion41 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Arid Archway
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion173 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion169 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion148 decks198 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Signet
70%inclusion138 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion125 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion80 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion71 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion38 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion197 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion196 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion177 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion157 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion154 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion114 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
56%inclusion111 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion109 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
51%inclusion101 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
49%inclusion97 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion96 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion81 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
40%inclusion80 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion74 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion74 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
32%inclusion64 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
30%inclusion60 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion55 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion49 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
3%synergy