Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Scheming Silvertongue
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abhorrent Overlord
59%inclusion422 decks714 decks
55%synergy
Ophiomancer
71%inclusion508 decks714 decks
54%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
63%inclusion453 decks714 decks
53%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
73%inclusion519 decks714 decks
49%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
53%inclusion381 decks714 decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
59%inclusion422 decks714 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
72%inclusion517 decks714 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion411 decks714 decks
40%synergy
Bitterblossom
53%inclusion375 decks714 decks
39%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
58%inclusion416 decks714 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
86%inclusion617 decks714 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion516 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion475 decks714 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
66%inclusion474 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion426 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion410 decks714 decks
35%synergy
Bontu's Monument
56%inclusion398 decks714 decks
27%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
53%inclusion377 decks714 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion370 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
48%inclusion345 decks714 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion390 decks714 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion158 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion120 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion116 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion107 decks714 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion37 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
48%inclusion342 decks714 decks
28%synergy
Bloodghast
46%inclusion329 decks714 decks
34%synergy
Gravecrawler
43%inclusion306 decks714 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
42%inclusion302 decks714 decks
29%synergy
Chittering Witch
42%inclusion297 decks714 decks
37%synergy
Carrion Feeder
40%inclusion287 decks714 decks
28%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
37%inclusion265 decks712 decks
29%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
37%inclusion261 decks714 decks
35%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion236 decks712 decks
30%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
32%inclusion232 decks714 decks
26%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
32%inclusion227 decks714 decks
23%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
32%inclusion226 decks714 decks
23%synergy
Grave Titan
31%inclusion220 decks714 decks
24%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion214 decks714 decks
21%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
29%inclusion126 decks431 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion208 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion204 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion202 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
28%inclusion201 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
27%inclusion196 decks714 decks
19%synergy
Grim Haruspex
27%inclusion194 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
27%inclusion190 decks714 decks
17%synergy
Witch of the Moors
26%inclusion188 decks714 decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion183 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Wurm
25%inclusion177 decks714 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion177 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
24%inclusion170 decks714 decks
14%synergy
Timeline Culler
23%inclusion122 decks522 decks
18%synergy
Plaguecrafter
23%inclusion161 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion107 decks522 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion138 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion137 decks713 decks
11%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion122 decks714 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion98 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
17%inclusion119 decks714 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion117 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Great Unclean One
15%inclusion109 decks714 decks
13%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
15%inclusion108 decks714 decks
13%synergy
Grim Servant
15%inclusion106 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
15%inclusion106 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion104 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
14%inclusion99 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion98 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion97 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion96 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion96 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion96 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion91 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
13%inclusion91 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion91 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
41%inclusion292 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion280 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion268 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Defile
35%inclusion251 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion246 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
34%inclusion245 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion213 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Szat's Will
29%inclusion209 decks714 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion180 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion141 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion137 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion129 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion118 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion118 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion115 decks714 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion105 decks714 decks
-8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion101 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion68 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion92 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion92 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion77 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion77 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion76 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion73 decks714 decks
-8%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion69 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.1%inclusion58 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion57 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
7.7%inclusion55 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.7%inclusion55 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
7.0%inclusion50 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.6%inclusion47 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
6.6%inclusion47 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.4%inclusion46 decks714 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
6.2%inclusion44 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.0%inclusion43 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
5.9%inclusion42 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.5%inclusion39 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
5.3%inclusion38 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion36 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
47%inclusion337 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion323 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Army of the Damned
40%inclusion289 decks714 decks
36%synergy
Plague of Vermin
37%inclusion262 decks714 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion261 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion186 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion182 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion167 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Mutilate
21%inclusion148 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion142 decks704 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion142 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion118 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion109 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion107 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion106 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion103 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion100 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion99 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion88 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion86 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion80 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion68 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.1%inclusion58 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion51 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Persist
6.0%inclusion43 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.9%inclusion42 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.7%inclusion41 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.5%inclusion39 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion303 decks714 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion238 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
21%inclusion152 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion148 decks714 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion108 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion106 decks714 decks
-17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion82 decks584 decks
-6%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion85 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.6%inclusion40 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
46%inclusion329 decks714 decks
38%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
46%inclusion328 decks714 decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
39%inclusion279 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion270 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
35%inclusion251 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion170 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
23%inclusion162 decks714 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion146 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion145 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion135 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
18%inclusion126 decks708 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion124 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion105 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion94 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion87 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
11%inclusion75 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
10%inclusion69 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Grave Venerations
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Open the Graves
8.5%inclusion61 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.4%inclusion60 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.1%inclusion58 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.5%inclusion53 decks708 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion48 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Oubliette
6.6%inclusion47 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.9%inclusion42 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Attrition
5.5%inclusion39 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Carnival of Souls
5.3%inclusion38 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.0%inclusion36 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
41%inclusion290 decks714 decks
27%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion130 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
11%inclusion78 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion63 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
6.3%inclusion45 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
66%inclusion472 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion386 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
46%inclusion329 decks714 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion320 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion309 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion294 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion274 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
36%inclusion254 decks714 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion127 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion120 decks714 decks
-13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion119 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion111 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion102 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion94 decks714 decks
4%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion84 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion83 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion81 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion72 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.9%inclusion45 decks570 decks
-3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.0%inclusion43 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion41 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion566 decks714 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion457 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion156 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Crowded Crypt
19%inclusion138 decks714 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
18%inclusion127 decks714 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion68 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion94 decks714 decks
-16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion77 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion73 decks714 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion71 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.5%inclusion39 decks714 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion673 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion268 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion213 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion138 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion134 decks714 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion118 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion87 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion57 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.6%inclusion54 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion52 decks714 decks
2%synergy