The Council of Four (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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MTGStocks
Krang, the All-Powerful
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.5%inclusion2 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
1.3%inclusion1 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
69%inclusion263 decks381 decks
64%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
59%inclusion225 decks381 decks
55%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
57%inclusion218 decks381 decks
52%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
53%inclusion201 decks381 decks
47%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion198 decks381 decks
44%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
45%inclusion171 decks381 decks
43%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
53%inclusion202 decks381 decks
41%synergy
Wizard Class
46%inclusion177 decks381 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
45%inclusion171 decks381 decks
38%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
38%inclusion144 decks381 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion282 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion244 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion214 decks381 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion214 decks381 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion199 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion192 decks381 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion188 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion179 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion173 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
44%inclusion169 decks381 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion186 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion99 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion91 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion63 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion58 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
40%inclusion153 decks381 decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion145 decks378 decks
35%synergy
Knight Exemplar
36%inclusion139 decks381 decks
35%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion138 decks381 decks
33%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
35%inclusion134 decks381 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion124 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Chasm Skulker
31%inclusion120 decks381 decks
27%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
31%inclusion119 decks381 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
31%inclusion118 decks378 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion114 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
30%inclusion113 decks381 decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
29%inclusion111 decks380 decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion107 decks381 decks
24%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
26%inclusion98 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion98 decks381 decks
24%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion94 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Innocence
23%inclusion89 decks379 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion85 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Haytham Kenway
22%inclusion85 decks380 decks
22%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion82 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion79 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
20%inclusion76 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Windborn Muse
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion66 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion66 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Detective of the Month
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion58 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion56 decks381 decks
10%synergy
The Second Doctor
15%inclusion56 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion55 decks381 decks
-11%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Guardian of Faith
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion52 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion52 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Valiant Knight
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion36 decks310 decks
8%synergy
PuPu UFO
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Walking Atlas
11%inclusion41 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Walking Archive
10%inclusion40 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion39 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
30%inclusion113 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
28%inclusion106 decks379 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion99 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
25%inclusion97 decks381 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion95 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion90 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
23%inclusion89 decks381 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion84 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Oblation
22%inclusion82 decks381 decks
20%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion80 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion77 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion65 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion63 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion62 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion60 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion38 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion38 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Vision Skeins
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
2%synergy
No More Lies
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Absorb
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Snap
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion105 decks381 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
24%inclusion90 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Mighty
22%inclusion84 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion76 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
20%inclusion75 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion65 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion56 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion48 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
1%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion80 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion75 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
18%inclusion68 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
18%inclusion67 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion67 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion60 decks381 decks
-10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
10%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion40 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion162 decks381 decks
36%synergy
Monologue Tax
37%inclusion142 decks381 decks
34%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
34%inclusion131 decks381 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion126 decks381 decks
31%synergy
Ominous Seas
32%inclusion123 decks381 decks
28%synergy
Intangible Virtue
27%inclusion104 decks381 decks
21%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
26%inclusion97 decks379 decks
22%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
24%inclusion90 decks381 decks
21%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
19%inclusion74 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion70 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion65 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion64 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion63 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
15%inclusion58 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Leader
15%inclusion56 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion47 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion41 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion39 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion41 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
83%inclusion315 decks381 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
37%inclusion140 decks381 decks
33%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
34%inclusion129 decks381 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion95 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion80 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion72 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion347 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion337 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
82%inclusion313 decks381 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion257 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
64%inclusion245 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
47%inclusion178 decks381 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion144 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion134 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion66 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion63 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion38 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.4%inclusion32 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion373 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion372 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion344 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
80%inclusion305 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion282 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion231 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion212 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion210 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
54%inclusion206 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion195 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
47%inclusion178 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion172 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion158 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion156 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
37%inclusion141 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion131 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
35%inclusion132 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion117 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
30%inclusion115 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
30%inclusion115 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion93 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion85 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion79 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion70 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion61 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion52 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion48 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion47 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion40 decks381 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
-2%synergy