Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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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Shredder's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Warren Soultrader
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Ophiomancer
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Diabolic Intent
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Viscera Seer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Plague of Vermin
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Crypt Ghast
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
43%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Culling the Weak
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Chittering Witch
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bloodghast
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Nether Traitor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Grim Servant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Putrid Goblin
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Midnight Reaper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Timeline Culler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Miner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Priest of Gix
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grave Titan
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Shambling Ghast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Saw in Half
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Malice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sacrifice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Szat's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Malicious Affliction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Feign Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Army of the Damned
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Chain of Smog
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dread Summons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tribute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dark Salvation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Defense Grid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Bitterblossom
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
42%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Carnival of Souls
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Contamination
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Open the Graves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Greed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Witch's Cottage
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
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