Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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
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MTGStocks
Phyrexian Altar
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Gravecrawler
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Plague of Vermin
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Warren Soultrader
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Culling the Weak
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Deadly Rollick
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Diabolic Intent
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Grim Tutor
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Carrion Feeder
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Imp's Mischief
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Imperial Seal
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Necropotence
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Opposition Agent
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Bloodghast
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
36%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Putrid Goblin
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Blood Pet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Chittering Witch
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Timeline Culler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Darkstar Augur
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Starscape Cleric
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Priest of Gix
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Miner
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Wriggling Grub
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Snuff Out
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Saw in Half
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Dismember
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Sacrifice
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Slip
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Defile
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Malicious Affliction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cut Down
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Szat's Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Unearth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Army of the Damned
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Bargain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Withering Curse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Petition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Defense Grid
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Bitterblossom
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Carnival of Souls
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Contamination
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dark Prophecy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Castle Locthwain
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Grotto
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Swamp
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy