Satoru Umezawa (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Krang & Shredder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blightsteel Colossus
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Ornithopter
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Changeling Outcast
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Tormented Soul
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Slither Blade
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Baleful Strix
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Dimir Infiltrator
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Sakashima's Student
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Invisible Stalker
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Gudul Lurker
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Peregrine Drake
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Void Winnower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Faerie Seer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Spectral Sailor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Great Whale
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Void
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Palinchron
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Thalakos Seer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Agent of Treachery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prosperous Thief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mindleech Mass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Agent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Brazen Borrower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Spider-Sense
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Energybending
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Evasion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito Shizuki
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Realm of Koh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
The Black Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Ruins
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Isle
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Darkslick Shores
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
River of Tears
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy