The Council of Four (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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
Gleaming Bastion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
King T'Challa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prince Imrahil the Fair
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Homunculus Horde
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Intangible Virtue
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Dream Fracture
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Ominous Seas
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Wizard Class
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Howling Mine
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Kami of the Crescent Moon
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Detective of the Month
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Chasm Skulker
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Valiant Knight
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Body of Knowledge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Knight Exemplar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Windborn Muse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Flumph
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Omens
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Nadir Kraken
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dream Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Merfolk Looter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Second Doctor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Lore Broker
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Academy Loremaster
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Walking Atlas
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Warhound
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Oblation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Hindering Light
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Deduce
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
No More Lies
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vision Skeins
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gale's Redirection
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Consider
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Snap
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Requisition Raid
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Mighty
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Flow State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Chart a Course
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Temple Bell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Verbosity
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Witness Protection
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Solitary Confinement
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Monologue Tax
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Leader
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Monk Class
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Search the Premises
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Class
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Court of Grace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the True
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-35%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Flood Plain
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Campground
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-26%synergy