Satoru Umezawa (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thousand-Faced Shadow
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Ornithopter
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Changeling Outcast
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Slither Blade
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tormented Soul
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sakashima's Student
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Gudul Lurker
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Invisible Stalker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Void Winnower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Peregrine Drake
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Spectral Sailor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Seer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Great Whale
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Palinchron
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Void
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Krang & Shredder
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Agent of Treachery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Prosperous Thief
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gingerbrute
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thalakos Seer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Brazen Borrower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mindleech Mass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dream Beavers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Sense
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Energybending
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Splinter's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Cunning Evasion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito Shizuki
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
River of Tears
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Waterfront District
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy