Terra Branford (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Does Machines
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza's Saga
86%inclusion152 decks176 decks
70%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
65%synergy
Isochron Scepter
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
81%inclusion143 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
69%inclusion122 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Unwinding Clock
72%inclusion126 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Winter Orb
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion151 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Power Artifact
61%inclusion107 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Fabricate
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Force of Negation
72%inclusion127 decks176 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion122 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
69%inclusion121 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
69%inclusion121 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Whir of Invention
64%inclusion113 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
49%synergy
Static Orb
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
55%synergy
Pact of Negation
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
46%synergy
Transmute Artifact
56%inclusion98 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion160 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion151 decks176 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
85%inclusion150 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion149 decks176 decks
74%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion143 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Grim Monolith
80%inclusion141 decks176 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion137 decks176 decks
69%synergy
Mystical Tutor
76%inclusion133 decks176 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
72%inclusion126 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
35%synergy
The Reality Chip
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Trinket Mage
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Master Transmuter
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Grand Architect
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Memnite
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Myr Retriever
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Battered Golem
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
48%inclusion84 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Chain of Vapor
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
-25%synergy
Retraction Helix
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-25%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-21%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-19%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Stifle
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-37%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Trickbind
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Snap
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Opt
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Timetwister
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Polymorph
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Personal Tutor
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Time Spiral
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Voltaic Key
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Manifold Key
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
48%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
48%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Trinisphere
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Bauble
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Howling Mine
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Codex Shredder
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Welding Jar
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Proteus Staff
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-17%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Storage Matrix
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Tangle Wire
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Defense Grid
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Relic
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Copy Artifact
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Back to Basics
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
-19%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Stasis
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
44%inclusion77 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
69%inclusion122 decks176 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion115 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion114 decks176 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
-18%synergy
City of Traitors
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
-30%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
15%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Vein
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion171 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
85%inclusion150 decks176 decks
75%synergy
Lotus Petal
79%inclusion139 decks176 decks
67%synergy
Basalt Monolith
79%inclusion139 decks176 decks
69%synergy
Mox Diamond
65%inclusion114 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion107 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Island
76%inclusion134 decks176 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy