Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Upgraded Tokens

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lorehold Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Leader's Talent
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
83%inclusion96 decks116 decks
72%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
70%synergy
Voice of Victory
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
75%inclusion85 decks114 decks
62%synergy
Infantry Shield
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
62%inclusion72 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Stadium Headliner
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
56%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Windcrag Siege
70%inclusion81 decks115 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
3%synergy
All-Out Assault
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Will of the Mardu
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Impact Tremors
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Within Range
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Ainok Strike Leader
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Mindblade Render
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Hardened Tactician
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Shock Brigade
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
38%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Combat Celebrant
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Kargan Warleader
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Reigning Victor
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Devilish Valet
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Goldnight Commander
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Species Specialist
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Chief of the Edge
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Ironwill Forger
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Curious Colossus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Spirit
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Inevitable Defeat
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Crackling Doom
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Measures
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Frontline Rush
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Grand Crescendo
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Worthy Cost
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Electroduplicate
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Mardu Monument
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Dolmen Gate
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Thunder of Unity
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Reconnaissance
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
22%synergy
War Effort
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Echoing Assault
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Shared Animosity
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Firebender Ascension
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Kinbinding
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Collective Inferno
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Determined Iteration
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Raid Bombardment
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Fervent Charge
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Castle Embereth
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Great Arashin City
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion104 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion98 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion113 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion113 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion113 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion111 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Savai Triome
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
2%synergy