The Council of Four (Commander) - Group Hug

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
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
King T'Challa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Mind Stone
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
80%inclusion172 decks214 decks
75%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
76%inclusion162 decks214 decks
71%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
71%inclusion153 decks214 decks
67%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
56%inclusion120 decks214 decks
50%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
54%inclusion116 decks214 decks
48%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion115 decks214 decks
47%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
57%inclusion121 decks214 decks
44%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion108 decks214 decks
44%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
45%inclusion96 decks214 decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
51%inclusion110 decks214 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion154 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion138 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion135 decks214 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion117 decks214 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion113 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion107 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion106 decks214 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion98 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
45%inclusion96 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion94 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion86 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
-0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
-0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
42%inclusion89 decks214 decks
38%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion85 decks214 decks
36%synergy
Knight Exemplar
36%inclusion77 decks214 decks
35%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
35%inclusion74 decks214 decks
32%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
34%inclusion73 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
33%inclusion71 decks214 decks
32%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion70 decks214 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion66 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
26%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
28%inclusion60 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
28%inclusion60 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
26%inclusion55 decks214 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion54 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
24%inclusion51 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Haytham Kenway
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
22%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion47 decks214 decks
11%synergy
The Second Doctor
22%inclusion47 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Body of Knowledge
20%inclusion43 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
20%inclusion43 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
20%inclusion43 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
18%inclusion39 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Detective of the Month
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Innocence
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
13%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Valiant Knight
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Walking Archive
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
-10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Your Temple Is Under Attack
35%inclusion75 decks214 decks
33%synergy
Long River's Pull
32%inclusion67 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Dream Fracture
31%inclusion66 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Oblation
30%inclusion64 decks214 decks
28%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion51 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion46 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion39 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Words of Wisdom
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Permission Denied
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Absence
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Split Decision
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Consider
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion70 decks214 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Mighty
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion42 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Minds Aglow
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion54 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Temple Bell
25%inclusion53 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Wedding Ring
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
-0%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion92 decks214 decks
36%synergy
Smuggler's Share
38%inclusion81 decks214 decks
36%synergy
Ominous Seas
38%inclusion81 decks214 decks
34%synergy
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion76 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
35%inclusion74 decks214 decks
31%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
22%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
25%inclusion54 decks214 decks
23%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion53 decks214 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Leader
23%inclusion50 decks214 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Solitary Confinement
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Well of Ideas
21%inclusion46 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Grace
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-4%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
89%inclusion191 decks214 decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
42%inclusion90 decks214 decks
38%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
37%inclusion79 decks214 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion51 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion186 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion185 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
80%inclusion171 decks214 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion135 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion131 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
53%inclusion113 decks214 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion80 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion60 decks214 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion213 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion212 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion196 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
82%inclusion176 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
72%inclusion155 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
62%inclusion132 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion111 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion111 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion107 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
47%inclusion101 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion100 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion98 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion93 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion84 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
37%inclusion80 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion72 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion63 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
29%inclusion61 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion54 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion55 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion34 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-2%synergy