Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Core Aggro

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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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Tempestra, Dame of Games
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
75%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Stadium Headliner
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Infantry Shield
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
58%synergy
All-Out Assault
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Windcrag Siege
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Voice of Victory
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Hardened Tactician
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Shock Brigade
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Within Range
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Marshal of the Lost
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Reigning Victor
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Mindblade Render
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Kargan Warleader
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mardu Devotee
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Ironwill Forger
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Goldnight Commander
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Edge
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Devilish Valet
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mardu Woe-Reaper
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Shrieker
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Salt Road Packbeast
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Species Specialist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Calamity, Galloping Inferno
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Rushblade Commander
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ankle Shanker
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Underfoot Underdogs
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inevitable Defeat
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Will of the Mardu
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Desperate Measures
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Frontline Rush
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Wail of War
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Secure the Wastes
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Seize Opportunity
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mardu Charm
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Truths
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Dragon's Prey
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Twin Bolt
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Worthy Cost
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Electroduplicate
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Defibrillating Current
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Full Throttle
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Ride
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Mardu Monument
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Thunder of Unity
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
45%synergy
War Effort
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Warleader's Call
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Reconnaissance
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Echoing Assault
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Firebender Ascension
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Static Snare
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Collective Inferno
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Legion Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Raid Bombardment
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Outpost Siege
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Kinbinding
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Determined Iteration
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Castle Embereth
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mardu Banner
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Scoured Barrens
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-23%synergy
Savai Triome
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Spectator Seating
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-22%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy