Gary, the Snail (Commander) - Expensive Control

Original Name:

Toxrill, the CorrosiveToxrill, the Corrosive

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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
Force of Negation
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Mana Drain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Swan Song
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Mental Misstep
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Consultation
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Imperial Seal
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Tainted Pact
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Flusterstorm
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Mana Vault
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Demonic Tutor
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Mox Diamond
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
91%synergy
Ancient Tomb
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Opposition Agent
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Gilded Drake
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Notion Thief
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Phantasmal Image
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Sludge Monster
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Spark Double
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt Ghast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Marauder
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Ritual
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Pact of Negation
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Misdirection
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Spell Pierce
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Strix Serenade
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Dispel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Delay
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Miscast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Consign to Memory
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Retraction Helix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Vraska's Fall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Stern Scolding
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Daze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Timetwister
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Grim Tutor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Transmute Artifact
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Doomsday
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Manifold Key
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Kormus Bell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Voltaic Key
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Imposter Mech
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Necropotence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Dress Down
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Steal Enchantment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Necrodominance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Grim Monolith
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mana Crypt
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Morphic Pool
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Underground River
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Cavern of Souls
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Sunken Ruins
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-47%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-39%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy