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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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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Howling Mine
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
84%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Reliquary Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Denial
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Homunculus Horde
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
The Second Doctor
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Haytham Kenway
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
PuPu UFO
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Windborn Muse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Detective of the Month
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Walking Atlas
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Valiant Knight
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Oblation
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Long River's Pull
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dream Fracture
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Permission Denied
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Perch Protection
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mandate of Peace
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
No More Lies
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Contraband Livestock
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Offering
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Hindering Light
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Remand
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cut a Deal
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Prosperity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Cultural Exchange
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Temple Bell
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Wedding Ring
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Halo Fountain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Font of Mythos
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tempting Contract
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Smuggler's Share
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Monologue Tax
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Ominous Seas
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Intangible Virtue
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Solitary Confinement
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Well of Ideas
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tenuous Truce
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Noble Heritage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Standstill
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Terrain Generator
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Progress
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
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