The Council of Four (Commander)

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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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MTGStocks
Krang, the All-Powerful
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorform
3.0%inclusion24 decks795 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
2.6%inclusion21 decks795 decks
-1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
1.6%inclusion13 decks795 decks
0%synergy
Winnowing
1.3%inclusion10 decks795 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion2.97K decks4.67K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
55%inclusion2.58K decks4.67K decks
51%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
51%inclusion2.39K decks4.67K decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.48K decks4.67K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
51%inclusion2.38K decks4.67K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.15K decks4.67K decks
42%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
42%inclusion1.95K decks4.67K decks
41%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.19K decks4.67K decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.67K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.12K decks4.67K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.31K decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion2.88K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.65K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.57K decks4.67K decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2.31K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.67K decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
47%inclusion2.20K decks4.67K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion2.14K decks4.67K decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion1.99K decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion1.95K decks4.67K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion879 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion837 decks4.67K decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion638 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion620 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion527 decks4.67K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion431 decks4.67K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion377 decks4.67K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.48K decks3.66K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion1.81K decks4.67K decks
38%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.67K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.67K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35%inclusion1.64K decks4.67K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.67K decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.13K decks3.66K decks
28%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.30K decks4.34K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.22K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.67K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion962 decks3.66K decks
21%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.67K decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion303 decks1.33K decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.67K decks
19%synergy
Valiant Knight
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.67K decks
21%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion906 decks4.67K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion745 decks3.91K decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion880 decks4.67K decks
14%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion810 decks4.67K decks
16%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion790 decks4.67K decks
16%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion770 decks4.67K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion693 decks4.21K decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion760 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion381 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion733 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion720 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion717 decks4.67K decks
-10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion692 decks4.67K decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion692 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion657 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion577 decks4.35K decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion619 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion597 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion580 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion558 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion525 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion453 decks4.09K decks
9%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion514 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion513 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion506 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion410 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.3%inclusion435 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
9.0%inclusion422 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.7%inclusion405 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion1.80K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.67K decks
30%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
31%inclusion1.45K decks4.67K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion850 decks4.11K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion796 decks4.11K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
19%inclusion883 decks4.67K decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion752 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion674 decks4.35K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion722 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion669 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion663 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion656 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion630 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion536 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion524 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion516 decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion503 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion494 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion483 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion453 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion445 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.9%inclusion415 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.7%inclusion361 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion359 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.3%inclusion342 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.0%inclusion327 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion311 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion282 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.0%inclusion281 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion280 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.8%inclusion270 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
5.3%inclusion249 decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.2%inclusion241 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Hindering Light
5.1%inclusion240 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.77K decks4.67K decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion1.15K decks4.67K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion977 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion863 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion788 decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion765 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion710 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion677 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion670 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion567 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion563 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion562 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion508 decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion443 decks4.57K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion442 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.8%inclusion411 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
8.6%inclusion402 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.0%inclusion325 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.3%inclusion295 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.0%inclusion280 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.9%inclusion276 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.7%inclusion264 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion253 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion905 decks4.67K decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion866 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion761 decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion741 decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion717 decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion684 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion639 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion522 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion321 decks3.27K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.0%inclusion419 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.8%inclusion410 decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.1%inclusion378 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.7%inclusion358 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.6%inclusion356 decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.2%inclusion334 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion332 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.8%inclusion317 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.2%inclusion244 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
5.0%inclusion234 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.67K decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
36%inclusion1.70K decks4.67K decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion1.66K decks4.67K decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
34%inclusion1.60K decks4.67K decks
31%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.67K decks
25%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.67K decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion1K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion967 decks4.67K decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
21%inclusion963 decks4.67K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion789 decks4.09K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion778 decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion703 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion647 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion631 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion568 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
12%inclusion543 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion493 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion454 decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion450 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.5%inclusion442 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion433 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion423 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.7%inclusion405 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.7%inclusion361 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.2%inclusion335 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion330 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.0%inclusion328 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.9%inclusion323 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion314 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.7%inclusion312 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.5%inclusion256 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.3%inclusion246 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Monk Class
5.2%inclusion242 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion573 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion668 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion469 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion374 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.6%inclusion218 decks2.88K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion311 decks4.67K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.58K decks4.67K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.67K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.67K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion781 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion585 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion531 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion493 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion490 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion465 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.4%inclusion441 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion423 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.8%inclusion364 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion360 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion345 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion334 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.8%inclusion270 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion247 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion4.06K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.02K decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.50K decks4.67K decks
33%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion2.94K decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.66K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
52%inclusion2.42K decks4.67K decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion1.94K decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion1.47K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion774 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion681 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion647 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.5%inclusion178 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.3%inclusion383 decks4.10K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion278 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion272 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion251 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.59K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.59K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion4.10K decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.46K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion3.18K decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.48K decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion2.14K decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion2.08K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion2.06K decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.04K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion1.98K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion1.89K decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion979 decks3.90K decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion945 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion838 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion774 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion748 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion674 decks4.35K decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion642 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion638 decks4.67K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion577 decks4.35K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion519 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion475 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion410 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion442 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Tundra
9.4%inclusion438 decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion434 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.4%inclusion346 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.3%inclusion340 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion309 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion280 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.6%inclusion261 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion246 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion241 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy