The Council of Four (Commander)

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
King T'Challa
8.4%inclusion22 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.8%inclusion64 decks822 decks
2%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.5%inclusion44 decks797 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.1%inclusion35 decks857 decks
3%synergy
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
3.4%inclusion6 decks175 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3.09K decks4.85K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
57%inclusion2.75K decks4.85K decks
53%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.57K decks4.85K decks
48%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
50%inclusion2.42K decks4.85K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion2.53K decks4.85K decks
47%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.85K decks
42%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.27K decks4.85K decks
40%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion1.99K decks4.85K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.20K decks4.85K decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.85K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.46K decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion3.03K decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.77K decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.69K decks4.85K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion2.48K decks4.85K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.34K decks4.85K decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion2.29K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion2.23K decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion2.14K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion2.07K decks4.85K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion1.76K decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion879 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion852 decks4.85K decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion647 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion636 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion527 decks4.85K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion453 decks4.85K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion375 decks4.85K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.76K decks4.31K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.85K decks
39%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.85K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
35%inclusion1.72K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.65K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
31%inclusion1.52K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.35K decks4.31K decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion1.49K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.35K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion1.17K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
26%inclusion1.24K decks4.85K decks
21%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion486 decks2.08K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.85K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.85K decks
20%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion996 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
20%inclusion990 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion911 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion856 decks4.56K decks
16%synergy
Detective of the Month
18%inclusion895 decks4.85K decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion829 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion807 decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
16%inclusion798 decks4.85K decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion788 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion767 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion483 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion754 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion732 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion185 decks1.26K decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
14%inclusion699 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion694 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion681 decks4.85K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion677 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion625 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion614 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion591 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion572 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion559 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion531 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion514 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion510 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion495 decks4.85K decks
-0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion476 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion476 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.7%inclusion424 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.4%inclusion264 decks3.15K decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion1.96K decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.71K decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Dream Fracture
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.85K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.31K decks4.85K decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion996 decks4.76K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion933 decks4.76K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
18%inclusion872 decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion818 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion805 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion747 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion744 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion713 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion704 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion651 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion552 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion549 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion536 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion535 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion528 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion479 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion450 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.8%inclusion428 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion423 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.0%inclusion387 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.4%inclusion358 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.2%inclusion351 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.6%inclusion319 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion305 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion302 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion279 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion272 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.4%inclusion264 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.2%inclusion250 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion248 decks4.85K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.0%inclusion243 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.84K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.40K decks4.85K decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.85K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion898 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
16%inclusion786 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion782 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion716 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion694 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion683 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion576 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion548 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion548 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion486 decks4.85K decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion472 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion466 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.1%inclusion393 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.5%inclusion365 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.7%inclusion324 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.9%inclusion284 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.8%inclusion280 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion276 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion259 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion256 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion958 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion929 decks4.85K decks
-6%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion805 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion792 decks4.85K decks
-4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion731 decks4.85K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion726 decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion627 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion548 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.5%inclusion373 decks3.94K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.0%inclusion436 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion432 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
8.9%inclusion430 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.4%inclusion408 decks4.85K decks
-0%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.3%inclusion404 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion379 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.9%inclusion335 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.6%inclusion322 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion264 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.85K decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37%inclusion1.78K decks4.85K decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
36%inclusion1.75K decks4.85K decks
33%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion1.70K decks4.85K decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.32K decks4.85K decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion1.24K decks4.85K decks
21%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.85K decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion992 decks4.85K decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion976 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Leader
19%inclusion940 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion909 decks4.74K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
16%inclusion756 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion700 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion684 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion682 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion577 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion553 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion541 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion487 decks4.85K decks
-0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion467 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
9.2%inclusion448 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.2%inclusion445 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion431 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.8%inclusion425 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
7.4%inclusion359 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.3%inclusion352 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion343 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.9%inclusion336 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.4%inclusion311 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion310 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion274 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion261 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion560 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion680 decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion487 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.9%inclusion385 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.8%inclusion276 decks3.55K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion325 decks4.85K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.71K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.47K decks4.85K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.85K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion829 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion614 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion536 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion504 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion478 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion468 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion447 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion437 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.0%inclusion386 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion386 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion348 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion341 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion273 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion110 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion253 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.19K decks4.85K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.15K decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion3.60K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion3K decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.77K decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
49%inclusion2.40K decks4.85K decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.55K decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion763 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion644 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion603 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion276 decks2.59K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion456 decks4.75K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.8%inclusion279 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion278 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion255 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.77K decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.76K decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion4.25K decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.57K decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.36K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.57K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion2.32K decks4.85K decks
-0%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion2.17K decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion2.15K decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.15K decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion2.09K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion2.08K decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.65K decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.56K decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion1.44K decks4.85K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion1.18K decks4.54K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion1.22K decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.08K decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion991 decks4.85K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion933 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion805 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion774 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion760 decks4.85K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion706 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion677 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion648 decks4.85K decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion517 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion490 decks4.85K decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion476 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion472 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion470 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion464 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.0%inclusion342 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.6%inclusion322 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion316 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion302 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion253 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion253 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy