Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Expensive Devotion

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
South Wind Avatar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Ophiomancer
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
77%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
76%synergy
Warren Soultrader
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
74%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Gravecrawler
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Skullclamp
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Crypt Ghast
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Culling the Weak
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Necropotence
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Bloodghast
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Timeline Culler
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Nether Traitor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Chittering Witch
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Putrid Goblin
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Great Unclean One
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Grim Servant
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Wurm
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Priest of Gix
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Grave Titan
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Relentless Dead
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Saw in Half
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Entomb
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Sacrifice
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Force of Despair
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Tragic Slip
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Undying Evil
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Defile
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-30%synergy
Doom Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Carrion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Long Goodbye
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Word of Command
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Diabolic Intent
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Plague of Vermin
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Final Parting
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-23%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sanguimancy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-21%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Oven
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grindstone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-25%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Grave Pact
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Carnival of Souls
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Grave Venerations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Contamination
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Biotransference
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Attrition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-34%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Castle Locthwain
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Lake of the Dead
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-22%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Nyx Lotus
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-23%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Fell the Profane
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy