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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
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
1.1%inclusion1 decks87 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vodalian Wave-Knight
54%inclusion288 decks538 decks
52%synergy
Howling Mine
56%inclusion302 decks538 decks
51%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
50%inclusion267 decks538 decks
45%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
48%inclusion259 decks538 decks
44%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion270 decks538 decks
44%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
49%inclusion264 decks538 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
42%inclusion227 decks538 decks
41%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
46%inclusion247 decks538 decks
41%synergy
Intangible Virtue
46%inclusion248 decks538 decks
40%synergy
Dream Fracture
40%inclusion214 decks538 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion361 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion286 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
51%inclusion274 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion257 decks538 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion245 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
42%inclusion228 decks538 decks
36%synergy
Ominous Seas
41%inclusion223 decks538 decks
37%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion222 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
41%inclusion221 decks538 decks
34%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
41%inclusion219 decks538 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.7%inclusion47 decks538 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion211 decks538 decks
38%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
36%inclusion195 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion194 decks538 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
35%inclusion147 decks419 decks
32%synergy
Chasm Skulker
34%inclusion183 decks538 decks
30%synergy
Haytham Kenway
31%inclusion153 decks489 decks
31%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
30%inclusion164 decks538 decks
30%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion152 decks504 decks
28%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
28%inclusion152 decks538 decks
25%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
28%inclusion118 decks419 decks
26%synergy
Detective of the Month
28%inclusion149 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Valiant Knight
27%inclusion144 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion141 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
26%inclusion140 decks538 decks
22%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
25%inclusion137 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
24%inclusion129 decks538 decks
21%synergy
Flumph
23%inclusion122 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion117 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion113 decks538 decks
19%synergy
Windborn Muse
21%inclusion112 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
20%inclusion109 decks538 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion80 decks419 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion100 decks538 decks
-6%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
19%inclusion100 decks538 decks
17%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
17%inclusion89 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
16%inclusion88 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion86 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion71 decks450 decks
13%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion84 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion83 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion83 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion77 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Guardian of Faith
14%inclusion74 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion72 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion65 decks505 decks
0%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
13%inclusion68 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
12%inclusion67 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Nadir Kraken
12%inclusion66 decks538 decks
11%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
12%inclusion64 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Warhound
12%inclusion63 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Lore Broker
11%inclusion61 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion56 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Walking Atlas
11%inclusion60 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
11%inclusion58 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Omens
10%inclusion56 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
10%inclusion54 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Walking Archive
10%inclusion54 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Your Temple Is Under Attack
37%inclusion197 decks538 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion162 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion159 decks538 decks
-8%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion156 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion145 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion143 decks538 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
26%inclusion142 decks538 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion120 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
22%inclusion105 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Oblation
21%inclusion112 decks538 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion81 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion70 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion73 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
13%inclusion72 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion72 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion72 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion64 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion57 decks505 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion59 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion58 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion55 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion52 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
9.5%inclusion51 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
9.5%inclusion51 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion49 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion49 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.4%inclusion45 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Deduce
8.4%inclusion45 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.2%inclusion44 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
8.0%inclusion43 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion42 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
7.4%inclusion40 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.1%inclusion33 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion32 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion32 decks538 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.8%inclusion31 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
28%inclusion148 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Cut a Deal
27%inclusion144 decks538 decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
27%inclusion144 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
23%inclusion125 decks538 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion111 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
19%inclusion100 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion100 decks538 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion96 decks538 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion93 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
16%inclusion88 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion88 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion85 decks537 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion84 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion77 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion76 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion76 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
14%inclusion76 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion70 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion52 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion47 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.7%inclusion36 decks538 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.9%inclusion32 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.3%inclusion27 decks505 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion180 decks538 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion96 decks538 decks
-8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
17%inclusion90 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion81 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
13%inclusion72 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion59 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion56 decks538 decks
-9%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion56 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
10%inclusion55 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.9%inclusion48 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
8.9%inclusion48 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.7%inclusion36 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.1%inclusion33 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.6%inclusion30 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
36%inclusion194 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion185 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
33%inclusion175 decks538 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion157 decks538 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
29%inclusion157 decks538 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Leader
27%inclusion147 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Monologue Tax
26%inclusion138 decks538 decks
22%synergy
Smuggler's Share
22%inclusion121 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Solitary Confinement
20%inclusion110 decks538 decks
18%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
19%inclusion104 decks538 decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion93 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Tenuous Truce
16%inclusion84 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion80 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
14%inclusion69 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion71 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion59 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
10%inclusion54 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion52 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.2%inclusion44 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.1%inclusion36 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Monk Class
8.0%inclusion43 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion36 decks538 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion33 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.9%inclusion32 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.8%inclusion31 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Paladin Class
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
5%synergy
History of Benalia
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
-4%synergy
Search the Premises
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
14%inclusion78 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion58 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion47 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion30 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion391 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion150 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
26%inclusion142 decks538 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion93 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion90 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion84 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion71 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion70 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion67 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion42 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion40 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.2%inclusion39 decks538 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion38 decks538 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.9%inclusion32 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion31 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion448 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion428 decks538 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion388 decks538 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
64%inclusion343 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion292 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
53%inclusion286 decks538 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion276 decks538 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion172 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion146 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion122 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion121 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion97 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion61 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion51 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion49 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion36 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion34 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion535 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion534 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion470 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion410 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion344 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
60%inclusion324 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
56%inclusion302 decks538 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
52%inclusion281 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
51%inclusion274 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
41%inclusion223 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion190 decks538 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion182 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion176 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion162 decks538 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion148 decks538 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion145 decks538 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion123 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion116 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion97 decks538 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion93 decks538 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion77 decks448 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion86 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion85 decks538 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion73 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion72 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion65 decks505 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion69 decks538 decks
-8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion65 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion63 decks538 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion57 decks505 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion56 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion52 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.3%inclusion50 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.3%inclusion50 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.4%inclusion45 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.6%inclusion41 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.2%inclusion39 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion32 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.3%inclusion27 decks505 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
2%synergy