Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (Commander) - Topdeck

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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
Procrastinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lessons from Life
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Super Combo
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Frog Butler
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Scourge of Fleets
90%inclusion651 decks720 decks
83%synergy
Whelming Wave
91%inclusion657 decks720 decks
80%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
87%inclusion67 decks77 decks
80%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
83%inclusion594 decks720 decks
78%synergy
Tromokratis
82%inclusion592 decks720 decks
77%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
82%inclusion590 decks720 decks
76%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
79%inclusion571 decks720 decks
75%synergy
Spawning Kraken
81%inclusion581 decks720 decks
73%synergy
Preordain
81%inclusion582 decks720 decks
73%synergy
Starwinder
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
85%inclusion611 decks720 decks
71%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
84%inclusion603 decks720 decks
68%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
83%inclusion595 decks720 decks
65%synergy
Brainstorm
80%inclusion574 decks720 decks
65%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
76%inclusion549 decks720 decks
71%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
75%inclusion232 decks308 decks
62%synergy
Joint Exploration
73%inclusion522 decks720 decks
67%synergy
Simic Sky Swallower
72%inclusion515 decks720 decks
68%synergy
Training Grounds
71%inclusion514 decks720 decks
68%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
71%inclusion511 decks720 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion261 decks720 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion206 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion134 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion119 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion116 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Biomancer's Familiar
67%inclusion485 decks720 decks
64%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
65%inclusion471 decks720 decks
48%synergy
Biblioplex Kraken
62%inclusion446 decks720 decks
61%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
62%inclusion445 decks720 decks
55%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
61%inclusion438 decks720 decks
58%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
58%inclusion418 decks720 decks
51%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
57%inclusion410 decks720 decks
55%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
50%inclusion362 decks720 decks
46%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
46%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
48%inclusion348 decks720 decks
45%synergy
Omen Hawker
45%inclusion325 decks720 decks
44%synergy
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
44%inclusion318 decks720 decks
42%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
42%inclusion301 decks720 decks
39%synergy
Nadir Kraken
41%inclusion298 decks720 decks
38%synergy
Famished Worldsire
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Trench Behemoth
39%inclusion284 decks720 decks
37%synergy
Octoprophet
39%inclusion278 decks720 decks
38%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
35%inclusion253 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
33%inclusion236 decks720 decks
30%synergy
Grappling Kraken
32%inclusion99 decks307 decks
28%synergy
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion220 decks720 decks
29%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
30%inclusion215 decks720 decks
29%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
28%inclusion205 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Kederekt Leviathan
27%inclusion194 decks720 decks
26%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
27%inclusion192 decks720 decks
24%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
25%inclusion177 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mariner
23%inclusion167 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion154 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
21%inclusion150 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Benthic Anomaly
20%inclusion128 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
19%inclusion139 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
19%inclusion136 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel of Lothlórien
19%inclusion135 decks720 decks
17%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
16%inclusion116 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
15%inclusion94 decks643 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Master of Healing
14%inclusion99 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Trench Gorger
13%inclusion93 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion91 decks720 decks
-15%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
13%inclusion91 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Omni-Changeling
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
11%inclusion81 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
11%inclusion81 decks720 decks
11%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion80 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
11%inclusion79 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
9.3%inclusion67 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Opt
68%inclusion486 decks720 decks
60%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion414 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Deliberate
55%inclusion395 decks720 decks
53%synergy
Beast Within
51%inclusion369 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
46%inclusion296 decks649 decks
43%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion317 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Dissolve
43%inclusion308 decks720 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion259 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion248 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion202 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Condescend
24%inclusion173 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion169 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Tel-Jilad Justice
20%inclusion142 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Engulf the Shore
20%inclusion142 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
18%inclusion132 decks720 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion129 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Voyage's End
18%inclusion127 decks720 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Revival
17%inclusion124 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion122 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion106 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion104 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion97 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion85 decks649 decks
1%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
12%inclusion85 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
12%inclusion84 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion84 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Shower of Arrows
10%inclusion75 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion70 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
-9%synergy
Fated Infatuation
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
8.6%inclusion62 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Bane's Contingency
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.3%inclusion40 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Rewind
6.3%inclusion45 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion41 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Select for Inspection
5.4%inclusion39 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.4%inclusion39 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Plasm Capture
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
5.1%inclusion37 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
66%inclusion475 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
63%inclusion457 decks720 decks
60%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion377 decks720 decks
45%synergy
Kodama's Reach
51%inclusion370 decks720 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion351 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Reason // Believe
45%inclusion321 decks720 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion285 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Speculation
35%inclusion253 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion237 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Elven Farsight
29%inclusion209 decks720 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion186 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion109 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
15%inclusion109 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion106 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
12%inclusion86 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion79 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion77 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
9.2%inclusion66 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Foresee
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Freeze in Place
8.3%inclusion60 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
7.4%inclusion53 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.4%inclusion53 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Track Down
6.3%inclusion45 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
5.1%inclusion37 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.0%inclusion36 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
54%inclusion386 decks720 decks
50%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion324 decks720 decks
41%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
40%inclusion286 decks720 decks
38%synergy
Scroll Rack
37%inclusion267 decks720 decks
35%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Crystal Ball
29%inclusion210 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion173 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion163 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion109 decks720 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion97 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Brainstone
12%inclusion84 decks720 decks
11%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Mazemind Tome
8.9%inclusion64 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Heartstone
7.2%inclusion52 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.0%inclusion43 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
61%inclusion439 decks720 decks
44%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
60%inclusion429 decks720 decks
57%synergy
In Search of Greatness
46%inclusion333 decks720 decks
44%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
37%inclusion263 decks720 decks
27%synergy
Aqueous Form
31%inclusion225 decks720 decks
27%synergy
Omen of the Sea
24%inclusion171 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
23%inclusion162 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
23%inclusion162 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion148 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
15%inclusion111 decks720 decks
15%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
15%inclusion107 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Mirri's Guile
14%inclusion99 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Fisher's Talent
14%inclusion73 decks533 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion98 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Lurking Predators
8.9%inclusion64 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Soothsaying
8.2%inclusion59 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion58 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
7.7%inclusion41 decks533 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Season of Growth
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.7%inclusion41 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.6%inclusion40 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Cream of the Crop
5.1%inclusion37 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion36 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.0%inclusion36 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
38%inclusion275 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
24%inclusion171 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
15%inclusion109 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.9%inclusion57 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rivendell
68%inclusion488 decks720 decks
62%synergy
Castle Vantress
58%inclusion420 decks720 decks
51%synergy
Halimar Depths
53%inclusion382 decks720 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion272 decks720 decks
-12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion202 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
27%inclusion195 decks720 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion178 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion169 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion130 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion116 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion105 decks720 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion98 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.9%inclusion64 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.2%inclusion59 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
-11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.4%inclusion39 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion632 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion514 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
39%inclusion279 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
26%inclusion190 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion79 decks720 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.2%inclusion59 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion44 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion615 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
82%inclusion589 decks720 decks
44%synergy
Island
82%inclusion589 decks720 decks
-14%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion571 decks720 decks
-16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
70%inclusion503 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion403 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion380 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion355 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
47%inclusion341 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion336 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion318 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Grotto
36%inclusion259 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
30%inclusion218 decks720 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion213 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
26%inclusion189 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion170 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion166 decks720 decks
3%synergy
The Grey Havens
22%inclusion160 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion145 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Tangled Islet
20%inclusion143 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Rumble Arena
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
19%inclusion136 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion128 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Campus
17%inclusion122 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion120 decks720 decks
-8%synergy
Rimewood Falls
16%inclusion114 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion108 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion85 decks649 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion91 decks720 decks
-7%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion83 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion75 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion71 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion68 decks720 decks
-8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.3%inclusion60 decks720 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion44 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion43 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion40 decks720 decks
-4%synergy