Emry, Lurker of the Loch (Commander) - Control

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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Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mishra's Bauble
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Mirran Spy
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Codex Shredder
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Grinding Station
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Bauble
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Spellskite
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Riddlesmith
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Trinket Mage
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Chakram Retriever
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Trophy Mage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Corridor Monitor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Memnite
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Diligent Excavator
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Diversion Unit
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Adept
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Metalworker
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Transit Mage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rook Turret
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Brain Freeze
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Intuition
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-32%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Opt
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Engulf the Shore
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Consider
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Expel from Orazca
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Assert Authority
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Transmute Artifact
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
All Is Dust
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Set Adrift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Flood of Recollection
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tormod's Crypt
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Welding Jar
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lantern of Insight
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Cryogen Relic
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Moonsilver Key
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Key
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Altar of the Brood
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-44%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Grindclock
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
The Everflowing Well
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Stone of Erech
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dermotaxi
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blasting Station
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Grindstone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Counterbalance
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Field of Dreams
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dress Down
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrormade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Power Artifact
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Zur's Weirding
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Tolaria West
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Blast Zone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Sequestered Stash
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Chromatic Star
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Basalt Monolith
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Eye of Ramos
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy