Satoru Umezawa (Commander) - Budget Control

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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Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Shredder's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Turtle Lair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Donatello's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver-Fur Master
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Mindleech Mass
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Wrexial, the Risen Deep
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Faerie Seer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Baleful Strix
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Slither Blade
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Changeling Outcast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Invisible Stalker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Mist-Cloaked Herald
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Dusk Mangler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Spectral Sailor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Tormented Soul
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Starwinder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Demon of Loathing
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Silver Raven
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Prosperous Thief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Gudul Lurker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Goremand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Omen Hawker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Crabomination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
River Sneak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Breaker of Creation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Wurm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Aberration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shoreline Looter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Meteor Golem
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ice Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Divert Disaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Spot's Portal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Secret Identity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spin Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Recoil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Blow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Suit Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Extinguish the Light
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Vitality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planar Incision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Change of Plans
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Combat Tutorial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Soul Transfer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rise from the Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crux of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Contingency Plan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Raise Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Shatter the Oath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Compulsive Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Immobilizer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Aqueous Form
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Cunning Evasion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Coastal Piracy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Smoke Shroud
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Curator's Ward
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wingspan Stride
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Cryptic Caves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Conclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Cataract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Dross Pits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Cataract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Surgical Bay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Restless Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inherited Envelope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mana Prism
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
River of Tears
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Darkslick Shores
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Shire Terrace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Murky Sewer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Uncharted Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Port of Karfell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-36%synergy