Emry, Lurker of the Loch (Commander) - Optimized Mill

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
Sewer-veillance Cam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mirran Spy
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Seat of the Synod
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Grinding Station
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Codex Shredder
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Chakram Retriever
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Whir of Invention
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Reshape
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Bauble
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Trinket Mage
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Spellskite
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Riddlesmith
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Corridor Monitor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Memnite
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Diligent Excavator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Fatestitcher
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Silver Myr
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Architect
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Pili-Pala
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Brain Freeze
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Intuition
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Resculpt
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-33%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Wash Away
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Spell Snare
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stern Scolding
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Time Warp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Traumatize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Cloud Key
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Isochron Scepter
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Moonsilver Key
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Manifold Key
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Voltaic Key
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Welding Jar
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Altar of the Brood
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Dermotaxi
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
The Everflowing Well
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blasting Station
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Winter Orb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lantern of Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Grindclock
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Whetstone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sands of Delirium
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Efficient Construction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Power Artifact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Stillness in Motion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Field of Dreams
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Tolaria West
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Fomori Vault
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Emergence Zone
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Remote Isle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Trenchpost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Chromatic Star
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-40%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy