Emry, Lurker of the Loch (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mishra's Bauble
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Seat of the Synod
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Mirran Spy
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Bauble
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Inventors' Fair
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Fabricate
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Codex Shredder
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Whir of Invention
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Trinket Mage
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Intuition
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Shimmer Myr
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Riddlesmith
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
The Reality Chip
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Chakram Retriever
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Walking Ballista
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Tribute Mage
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Memnite
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Corridor Monitor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Millikin
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lodestone Golem
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Shield Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Diligent Excavator
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Brain Freeze
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Denial
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Ugin's Binding
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-36%synergy
Evacuation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Transmute Artifact
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Merchant Scroll
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
All Is Dust
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Step Through
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Tunnel Vision
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Contingency Plan
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Recall
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Timetwister
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Traumatize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grinding Station
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Cloud Key
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Welding Jar
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Unwinding Clock
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Meekstone
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-38%synergy
Voltaic Key
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mindslaver
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Altar of the Brood
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Salvaging Station
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Grindstone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Dermotaxi
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Witching Well
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
The Everflowing Well
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Grindclock
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Copy Artifact
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
The Antiquities War
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Field of Dreams
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Tolaria West
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Tower
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Mine
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Emergence Zone
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-33%synergy
Urza's Workshop
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Rivendell
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Blast Zone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
The Biblioplex
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Petrified Field
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Star
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Eye of Ramos
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Cave
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy