Emry, Lurker of the Loch (Commander) - Upgraded Combo

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Brush Off
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mirran Spy
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
84%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Foundry Inspector
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Riddlesmith
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Codex Shredder
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Trinket Mage
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Thought Monitor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Fabricate
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Shimmer Myr
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Ornithopter
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Cloud Key
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Chakram Retriever
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Scrap Trawler
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Tribute Mage
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Spellskite
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Diligent Excavator
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Silver Myr
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Memnite
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Millikin
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Corridor Monitor
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fugitive Droid
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Transplant Theorist
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Junk Diver
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Golem
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Mage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Foil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wash Away
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Memory Lapse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Unwind
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
All Is Dust
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Recall
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Step Through
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Krark-Clan Ironworks
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Bauble
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Grinding Station
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Welding Jar
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-31%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Moonsilver Key
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Altar of the Brood
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The Everflowing Well
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Salvaging Station
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport Bell
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Blasting Station
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Candy Trail
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Dermotaxi
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Freed from the Real
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Clan Crafter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Tolaria West
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Chromatic Star
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Urn of Godfire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Guild Globe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy