Satoru Umezawa (Commander) - Budget Control

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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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Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Armaggon, Future Shark
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver-Fur Master
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Spectral Sailor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Faerie Seer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Ornithopter
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Negate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Slither Blade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Dusk Mangler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Changeling Outcast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Mindleech Mass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Wrexial, the Risen Deep
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Starwinder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Invisible Stalker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Demon of Loathing
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Silver Raven
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Massacre Wurm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Gudul Lurker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Meteor Golem
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Tormented Soul
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shoreline Looter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Goremand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Omen Hawker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Void
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
River Sneak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Sorrows
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Malboro
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Valefor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Locke Cole
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Iron Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swarm, Being of Bees
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mysterio's Phantasm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bismuth Mindrender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vile Mutilator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Spell Pierce
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ice Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Divert Disaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Spot's Portal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Secret Identity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Blow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Suit Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Price of Fame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Extinguish the Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Countersquall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Change of Plans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Neutralize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gravepurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cast Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Combat Tutorial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rise from the Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Contingency Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shatter the Oath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exhume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Immobilizer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Cunning Evasion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rogue Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Coastal Piracy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Curator's Ward
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wingspan Stride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Smoke Shroud
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Caves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Dross Pits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Prism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Deceit
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Isle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ice Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shire Terrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
River of Tears
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Uncharted Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Port of Karfell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-35%synergy