Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (Commander) - Sea Creatures

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cosmic Cube
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Scourge of Fleets
89%inclusion287 decks324 decks
81%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
86%inclusion279 decks324 decks
80%synergy
Whelming Wave
90%inclusion293 decks324 decks
80%synergy
Tromokratis
83%inclusion268 decks324 decks
78%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
82%inclusion265 decks324 decks
78%synergy
Spawning Kraken
82%inclusion267 decks324 decks
75%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
82%inclusion145 decks177 decks
75%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
75%inclusion244 decks324 decks
71%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
83%inclusion270 decks324 decks
70%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
79%inclusion205 decks260 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Hullbreaker Horror
83%inclusion269 decks324 decks
66%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
81%inclusion263 decks324 decks
66%synergy
Brainstorm
76%inclusion245 decks324 decks
61%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
73%inclusion238 decks324 decks
56%synergy
Starwinder
72%inclusion117 decks163 decks
66%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
72%inclusion232 decks324 decks
66%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
70%inclusion226 decks324 decks
64%synergy
Training Grounds
69%inclusion224 decks324 decks
65%synergy
Preordain
69%inclusion223 decks324 decks
61%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
62%inclusion202 decks324 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion93 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion77 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Simic Sky Swallower
62%inclusion202 decks324 decks
59%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
61%inclusion199 decks324 decks
55%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
59%inclusion191 decks324 decks
56%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
58%inclusion187 decks324 decks
51%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
48%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
50%inclusion163 decks324 decks
46%synergy
Omen Hawker
50%inclusion163 decks324 decks
49%synergy
Biblioplex Kraken
50%inclusion161 decks324 decks
49%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
49%inclusion160 decks324 decks
47%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
44%inclusion77 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
43%inclusion140 decks324 decks
41%synergy
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
43%inclusion139 decks324 decks
41%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Grappling Kraken
41%inclusion107 decks260 decks
37%synergy
Trench Behemoth
41%inclusion132 decks324 decks
38%synergy
Nadir Kraken
39%inclusion127 decks324 decks
36%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
37%inclusion121 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
36%inclusion117 decks324 decks
34%synergy
Famished Worldsire
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Kederekt Leviathan
31%inclusion99 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
29%inclusion94 decks324 decks
26%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
28%inclusion92 decks324 decks
27%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
28%inclusion91 decks324 decks
27%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
28%inclusion91 decks324 decks
27%synergy
Octoprophet
28%inclusion91 decks324 decks
28%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
27%inclusion88 decks324 decks
26%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
24%inclusion79 decks324 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion75 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion71 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Benthic Anomaly
22%inclusion70 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
21%inclusion69 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
19%inclusion61 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mariner
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Trench Gorger
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
16%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Omni-Changeling
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
-16%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Moritte of the Frost
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel of Lothlórien
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion187 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Joint Exploration
57%inclusion184 decks324 decks
52%synergy
Opt
53%inclusion172 decks324 decks
46%synergy
Growth Spiral
47%inclusion151 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion146 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Brainsurge
40%inclusion129 decks324 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion105 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Deliberate
31%inclusion99 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion84 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion83 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Dissolve
26%inclusion83 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion81 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion68 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
20%inclusion64 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Engulf the Shore
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion51 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion51 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
15%inclusion47 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
-0%synergy
Condescend
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Planar Genesis
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Voyage's End
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
-0%synergy
Decisive Denial
12%inclusion38 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Charm
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Tel-Jilad Justice
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-0%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.8%inclusion25 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Fated Infatuation
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-0%synergy
Bane's Contingency
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Plasm Capture
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Shower of Arrows
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
58%inclusion189 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion148 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion146 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion136 decks324 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion135 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion126 decks324 decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion102 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion85 decks324 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Speculation
23%inclusion76 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Reason // Believe
22%inclusion71 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Elven Farsight
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Insight
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
40%inclusion128 decks324 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion124 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Scroll Rack
30%inclusion98 decks324 decks
28%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
22%inclusion71 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion70 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Ball
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Brainstone
15%inclusion50 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion47 decks324 decks
13%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Heartstone
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
61%inclusion199 decks324 decks
44%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
55%inclusion178 decks324 decks
52%synergy
In Search of Greatness
37%inclusion121 decks324 decks
36%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
29%inclusion94 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
24%inclusion78 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Aqueous Form
24%inclusion77 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Omen of the Sea
22%inclusion72 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Ominous Seas
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion51 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Mirri's Guile
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
10%inclusion31 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Lurking Predators
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Fisher's Talent
8.5%inclusion27 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Soothsaying
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Season of Growth
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
38%inclusion123 decks324 decks
32%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
21%inclusion68 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rivendell
57%inclusion184 decks324 decks
52%synergy
Castle Vantress
50%inclusion162 decks324 decks
43%synergy
Halimar Depths
46%inclusion149 decks324 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion125 decks324 decks
-12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
29%inclusion94 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion84 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
25%inclusion81 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion77 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
-0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion46 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Dark Depths
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
-0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion283 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion200 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion81 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion62 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
84%inclusion271 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Island
83%inclusion268 decks324 decks
-13%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion252 decks324 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
73%inclusion235 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
68%inclusion219 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
55%inclusion177 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion171 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion167 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion146 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion143 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion138 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Grotto
31%inclusion102 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion93 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
29%inclusion93 decks324 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion81 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
24%inclusion47 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
23%inclusion76 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion70 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Tangled Islet
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Rimewood Falls
17%inclusion55 decks324 decks
9%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion55 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion51 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Quandrix Campus
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Guildgate
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
-12%synergy