Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lorehold Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
2.1%inclusion2 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.0%inclusion2 decks99 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
81%inclusion348 decks428 decks
70%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
78%inclusion330 decks424 decks
65%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
72%inclusion308 decks428 decks
64%synergy
Voice of Victory
76%inclusion326 decks428 decks
60%synergy
Infantry Shield
67%inclusion288 decks428 decks
58%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
62%inclusion266 decks428 decks
57%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
64%inclusion273 decks428 decks
55%synergy
Windcrag Siege
72%inclusion309 decks427 decks
54%synergy
Stadium Headliner
58%inclusion246 decks424 decks
54%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
58%inclusion248 decks428 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion281 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
65%inclusion277 decks428 decks
36%synergy
All-Out Assault
63%inclusion269 decks428 decks
51%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
61%inclusion262 decks428 decks
44%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
61%inclusion260 decks428 decks
52%synergy
Will of the Mardu
58%inclusion250 decks428 decks
48%synergy
Impact Tremors
57%inclusion246 decks428 decks
42%synergy
Within Range
56%inclusion239 decks428 decks
46%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
52%inclusion221 decks428 decks
47%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
49%inclusion209 decks428 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion86 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion66 decks428 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion48 decks428 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion33 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion30 decks428 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion28 decks428 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.4%inclusion23 decks428 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Mindblade Render
44%inclusion190 decks428 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Tactician
43%inclusion184 decks425 decks
39%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
41%inclusion175 decks428 decks
29%synergy
Shock Brigade
40%inclusion173 decks428 decks
37%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
40%inclusion170 decks428 decks
34%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
39%inclusion169 decks428 decks
27%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
39%inclusion169 decks428 decks
36%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
39%inclusion168 decks428 decks
38%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
39%inclusion166 decks424 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion165 decks428 decks
23%synergy
Reigning Victor
38%inclusion162 decks428 decks
36%synergy
Kargan Warleader
37%inclusion157 decks428 decks
36%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
34%inclusion147 decks428 decks
30%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
33%inclusion141 decks425 decks
31%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
32%inclusion135 decks428 decks
29%synergy
Combat Celebrant
31%inclusion134 decks428 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion128 decks428 decks
13%synergy
Devilish Valet
30%inclusion128 decks428 decks
29%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29%inclusion125 decks428 decks
18%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion122 decks428 decks
22%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
28%inclusion120 decks428 decks
26%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
28%inclusion120 decks428 decks
24%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
26%inclusion112 decks423 decks
24%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
25%inclusion106 decks428 decks
23%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
22%inclusion96 decks428 decks
20%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
22%inclusion95 decks428 decks
14%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
22%inclusion95 decks428 decks
20%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
22%inclusion93 decks424 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion90 decks428 decks
16%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
20%inclusion87 decks428 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Edge
20%inclusion87 decks428 decks
20%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
20%inclusion87 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Species Specialist
20%inclusion85 decks428 decks
17%synergy
Goldnight Commander
20%inclusion84 decks428 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
19%inclusion83 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
18%inclusion78 decks428 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion67 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Ironwill Forger
15%inclusion66 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion65 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
14%inclusion59 decks428 decks
11%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
14%inclusion58 decks428 decks
8%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
13%inclusion56 decks428 decks
13%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion55 decks428 decks
8%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
13%inclusion54 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Spirit
13%inclusion54 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
13%inclusion54 decks428 decks
12%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
13%inclusion54 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
12%inclusion51 decks428 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion191 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
39%inclusion165 decks428 decks
35%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
37%inclusion158 decks428 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion135 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion128 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion112 decks428 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion101 decks428 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion86 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
19%inclusion80 decks428 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion74 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion72 decks428 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion64 decks428 decks
-1%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
15%inclusion64 decks428 decks
14%synergy
Grand Crescendo
15%inclusion63 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion60 decks428 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion57 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion55 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Frontline Rush
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion48 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Measures
11%inclusion45 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion45 decks428 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
9.3%inclusion40 decks428 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion39 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
8.9%inclusion38 decks428 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion37 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.6%inclusion37 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.4%inclusion36 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
7.9%inclusion34 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.5%inclusion32 decks428 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion29 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion28 decks428 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.8%inclusion25 decks428 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion194 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
23%inclusion96 decks424 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion90 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Electroduplicate
18%inclusion78 decks428 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
16%inclusion68 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion66 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion65 decks428 decks
13%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
15%inclusion64 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion47 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
9.3%inclusion40 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.9%inclusion34 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
7.0%inclusion30 decks428 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion28 decks428 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion27 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion23 decks428 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion199 decks428 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
34%inclusion146 decks428 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion118 decks428 decks
-4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
20%inclusion87 decks428 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Monument
18%inclusion78 decks428 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
18%inclusion76 decks428 decks
12%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
13%inclusion57 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion53 decks428 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion49 decks428 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion33 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion39 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.2%inclusion31 decks428 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion29 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.8%inclusion29 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Box
6.8%inclusion29 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion28 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.4%inclusion23 decks428 decks
-1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.1%inclusion22 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
48%inclusion207 decks428 decks
36%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
38%inclusion162 decks428 decks
35%synergy
Thunder of Unity
34%inclusion147 decks427 decks
31%synergy
War Effort
32%inclusion135 decks428 decks
29%synergy
Reconnaissance
28%inclusion121 decks428 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion113 decks428 decks
14%synergy
Echoing Assault
26%inclusion110 decks428 decks
24%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion108 decks428 decks
18%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
25%inclusion107 decks428 decks
22%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
22%inclusion93 decks428 decks
16%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
21%inclusion88 decks428 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion86 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion77 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Intangible Virtue
18%inclusion77 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
18%inclusion76 decks428 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion66 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion50 decks428 decks
-7%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion47 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
11%inclusion46 decks428 decks
8%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion45 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Collective Inferno
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Kinbinding
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion44 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.1%inclusion39 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.9%inclusion34 decks428 decks
-1%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
6.3%inclusion27 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion26 decks428 decks
-10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.4%inclusion23 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
21%inclusion92 decks428 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion183 decks428 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion168 decks428 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
27%inclusion116 decks428 decks
16%synergy
Castle Embereth
22%inclusion93 decks428 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion88 decks428 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion58 decks428 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion52 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion51 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion47 decks428 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion43 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.2%inclusion35 decks428 decks
-5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.0%inclusion30 decks428 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion28 decks428 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion370 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion365 decks428 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion209 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion202 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion133 decks428 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion133 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion90 decks428 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion89 decks428 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion85 decks428 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion80 decks428 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion32 decks428 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion24 decks428 decks
-6%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.4%inclusion23 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion423 decks428 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion422 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion421 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion402 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Nomad Outpost
71%inclusion306 decks428 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion281 decks428 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion260 decks428 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion258 decks428 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion208 decks428 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion206 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion203 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion193 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion190 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion188 decks428 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion181 decks428 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion169 decks428 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion166 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion158 decks428 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
35%inclusion150 decks428 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion145 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion142 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion140 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion139 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion121 decks428 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion117 decks428 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion113 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion112 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion105 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion98 decks428 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion98 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion94 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion94 decks428 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion93 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion92 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion84 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion79 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion67 decks428 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion66 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion64 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion64 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion60 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion51 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion48 decks428 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion46 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion46 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion45 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion43 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion42 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion42 decks428 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion39 decks428 decks
3%synergy