Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Core

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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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
3.5%inclusion4 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Leader's Talent
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Foot Elite
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
85%inclusion400 decks471 decks
74%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
68%inclusion319 decks471 decks
62%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
67%inclusion314 decks472 decks
62%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
73%inclusion341 decks466 decks
60%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
62%inclusion294 decks472 decks
58%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
65%inclusion306 decks472 decks
57%synergy
Stadium Headliner
59%inclusion274 decks466 decks
54%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
54%inclusion253 decks466 decks
52%synergy
Shock Brigade
54%inclusion255 decks472 decks
51%synergy
Reigning Victor
52%inclusion244 decks472 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Windcrag Siege
64%inclusion300 decks468 decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
64%inclusion300 decks472 decks
47%synergy
Infantry Shield
58%inclusion272 decks472 decks
48%synergy
All-Out Assault
56%inclusion266 decks472 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion264 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
51%inclusion238 decks466 decks
49%synergy
Hardened Tactician
51%inclusion238 decks468 decks
47%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
51%inclusion239 decks472 decks
42%synergy
Within Range
50%inclusion238 decks472 decks
41%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
49%inclusion233 decks472 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Marshal of the Lost
44%inclusion206 decks472 decks
42%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
43%inclusion201 decks468 decks
41%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion198 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
42%inclusion196 decks472 decks
40%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
38%inclusion180 decks472 decks
32%synergy
Mindblade Render
36%inclusion170 decks472 decks
34%synergy
Kargan Warleader
33%inclusion157 decks472 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
32%inclusion153 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
31%inclusion146 decks466 decks
30%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
29%inclusion138 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
28%inclusion132 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
27%inclusion128 decks472 decks
26%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
27%inclusion126 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Chief of the Edge
25%inclusion118 decks472 decks
24%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
25%inclusion116 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Devilish Valet
24%inclusion113 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion102 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Devotee
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion96 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Goldnight Commander
19%inclusion91 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion88 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
18%inclusion87 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
18%inclusion83 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion80 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
17%inclusion80 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
15%inclusion73 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion73 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Ironwill Forger
15%inclusion71 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
15%inclusion70 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion60 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Selfless Spirit
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
12%inclusion58 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
11%inclusion54 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion53 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Rushblade Commander
11%inclusion51 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Adept Watershaper
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Kargan Intimidator
10%inclusion47 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Calamity, Galloping Inferno
10%inclusion47 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Goldlust Triad
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Will of the Mardu
48%inclusion227 decks472 decks
38%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
46%inclusion218 decks472 decks
40%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
39%inclusion183 decks472 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion172 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion135 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
25%inclusion117 decks471 decks
24%synergy
Frontline Rush
24%inclusion111 decks468 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion111 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
21%inclusion97 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion93 decks472 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion91 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Measures
18%inclusion84 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion82 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion81 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion79 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion74 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
16%inclusion74 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Crescendo
15%inclusion69 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion52 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion42 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Wail of War
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.5%inclusion40 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Charm
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Seize Opportunity
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
6.4%inclusion30 decks466 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion176 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Worthy Cost
32%inclusion147 decks466 decks
30%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
30%inclusion141 decks466 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion98 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Electroduplicate
15%inclusion72 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Defibrillating Current
14%inclusion63 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion42 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Full Throttle
8.3%inclusion39 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.3%inclusion39 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Battle
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.4%inclusion16 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
47%inclusion222 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
34%inclusion159 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion159 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Mardu Monument
32%inclusion152 decks472 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion114 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
24%inclusion110 decks466 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion80 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion53 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion51 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.6%inclusion31 decks470 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
War Effort
49%inclusion231 decks471 decks
47%synergy
Impact Tremors
48%inclusion226 decks472 decks
32%synergy
Thunder of Unity
41%inclusion191 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
33%inclusion158 decks472 decks
30%synergy
Warleader's Call
30%inclusion143 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Intangible Virtue
26%inclusion125 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
24%inclusion113 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion96 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Echoing Assault
19%inclusion92 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
19%inclusion90 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion88 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Shared Animosity
17%inclusion78 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion74 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
15%inclusion73 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
15%inclusion70 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Kinbinding
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Firebender Ascension
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion51 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Static Snare
11%inclusion50 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion49 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.5%inclusion40 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Determined Iteration
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Raid Bombardment
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
5.9%inclusion28 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
29%inclusion139 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
20%inclusion95 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion187 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion171 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
25%inclusion118 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Castle Embereth
22%inclusion106 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion84 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion381 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion372 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion180 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion175 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion132 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion107 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion98 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion95 decks472 decks
-12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion76 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Mardu Banner
13%inclusion60 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion469 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion467 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion466 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion404 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Nomad Outpost
80%inclusion376 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion267 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion256 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion249 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion239 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion218 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion203 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Landscape
43%inclusion202 decks472 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion194 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion193 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion181 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion155 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion148 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion146 decks472 decks
22%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
30%inclusion140 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
29%inclusion139 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion126 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion119 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion110 decks472 decks
-21%synergy
Godless Shrine
23%inclusion107 decks472 decks
-25%synergy
Blood Crypt
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
-24%synergy
Savai Triome
19%inclusion89 decks472 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion87 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion77 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion77 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion76 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion73 decks472 decks
-16%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion72 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion70 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion67 decks472 decks
-18%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion65 decks472 decks
-18%synergy
Vault of Champions
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
-20%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion61 decks472 decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion60 decks472 decks
-19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion50 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion49 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.3%inclusion44 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.1%inclusion43 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.7%inclusion41 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.7%inclusion41 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.3%inclusion39 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion37 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.8%inclusion37 decks472 decks
-2%synergy