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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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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Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Shredder's Technique
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
88%inclusion120 decks137 decks
77%synergy
Underworld Dreams
80%inclusion110 decks137 decks
74%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
75%inclusion103 decks137 decks
72%synergy
Howling Mine
73%inclusion100 decks137 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion103 decks137 decks
64%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
64%inclusion87 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
55%synergy
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Dark Ritual
89%inclusion122 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
82%inclusion113 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
74%inclusion102 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Crypt Ghast
72%inclusion98 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
26%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion82 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Master of the Feast
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
66%inclusion90 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion87 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
57%inclusion77 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Witch of the Moors
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Dread Presence
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Elder Brain
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-16%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Howling Golem
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Skirge Familiar
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Epicure of Blood
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-18%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Blood Seeker
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Tree of Perdition
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Ophiomancer
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Baleful Mastery
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pact
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Defile
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion38 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Undying Malice
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-19%synergy
Doom Blade
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Cut Down
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Evil
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damnable Pact
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Damnation
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Pact
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Painful Lesson
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Duress
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Font of Mythos
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Temple Bell
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Horn of Greed
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Memory Jar
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Skullclamp
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Greed
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
25%synergy
No Mercy
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Necrodominance
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Lich's Mastery
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Contamination
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
79%inclusion108 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion70 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
19%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
The Dross Pits
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Vesuva
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion132 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion99 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion129 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
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