Grand Arbiter Augustin IV (Commander) - Budget Counterspells

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dispel
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Mana Leak
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Rewind
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
No More Lies
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Wash Away
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Negate
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Bane's Contingency
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Dissolve
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Defabricate
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Absorb
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Cancel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Disallow
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Baral, Chief of Compliance
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Windborn Muse
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Haughty Djinn
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Guile
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Archaeomancer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Guildmage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Hushbringer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Drake
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Fatespinner
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Strict Proctor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Azorius First-Wing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spell Queller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lyev Skyknight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Archon of the Triumvirate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Soratami Savant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of New Prahv
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Council of Four
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Ascended Lawmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kami of False Hope
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Escort
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
New Prahv Guildmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brine Seer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dream Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tax Collector
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Disruptive Student
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spiketail Hatchling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Spell Pierce
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Render Silent
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Essence Scatter
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Dissipate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Unwind
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Lose Focus
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Mana Tithe
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Memory Lapse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Remand
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Reprieve
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Daze
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Tale's End
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Change the Equation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Stern Scolding
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Dismiss
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Force Spike
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Logic Knot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Convolute
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Unwanted Remake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Reasonable Doubt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Deprive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Telling Time
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Not on My Watch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Terminus
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Time Wipe
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Flood of Tears
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Fragmentize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
No Witnesses
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Doomskar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sanctify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Pithing Needle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Weathered Runestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Isolation Cell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Portable Hole
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Aura of Silence
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Detention Sphere
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Rule of Law
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Telepathy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Nevermore
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Siege
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Frogify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stony Silence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Favorable Winds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
In Too Deep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Silence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utter Insignificance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Declaration of Naught
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Suppression Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Future Sight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Vantress
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Field of Ruin
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Arch of Orazca
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Ruins of Trokair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-35%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-39%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy