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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Krang, the All-Powerful
13%inclusion78 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.2%inclusion7 decks591 decks
0%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
0.5%inclusion3 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
0.4%inclusion3 decks848 decks
0%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
0.4%inclusion2 decks571 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3K decks4.71K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
55%inclusion2.61K decks4.71K decks
51%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
51%inclusion2.40K decks4.71K decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.50K decks4.71K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
51%inclusion2.42K decks4.71K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.71K decks
42%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
42%inclusion1.97K decks4.71K decks
41%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.71K decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.19K decks4.71K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.14K decks4.71K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.33K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion2.90K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.67K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.58K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2.34K decks4.71K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.24K decks4.71K decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.71K decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion1.97K decks4.71K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion870 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion831 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion635 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion628 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion517 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion427 decks4.71K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion378 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.56K decks3.81K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.71K decks
38%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.76K decks4.71K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.69K decks4.71K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35%inclusion1.63K decks4.71K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion1.50K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.18K decks3.81K decks
28%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.36K decks4.49K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.26K decks4.37K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.71K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.33K decks4.71K decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion1.01K decks3.81K decks
21%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.71K decks
24%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion352 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.71K decks
21%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion905 decks4.71K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion773 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion882 decks4.71K decks
14%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion803 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion794 decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion778 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion720 decks4.37K decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion767 decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion739 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion398 decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion712 decks4.71K decks
-10%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion711 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion695 decks4.71K decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion688 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion658 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion601 decks4.50K decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion615 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion588 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion578 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion549 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion474 decks4.25K decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion523 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion513 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion508 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion498 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion431 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.3%inclusion440 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.9%inclusion420 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.6%inclusion406 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion1.69K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.71K decks
30%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion884 decks4.26K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion827 decks4.26K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
19%inclusion886 decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion758 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion706 decks4.50K decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion736 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion679 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion671 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion666 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion641 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion535 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion531 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion525 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion507 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion502 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion487 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion450 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Consider
9.5%inclusion447 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion423 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.7%inclusion365 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.2%inclusion338 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.0%inclusion329 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.5%inclusion306 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion290 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.0%inclusion281 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.9%inclusion278 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.8%inclusion271 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
5.2%inclusion247 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion241 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.0%inclusion238 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.78K decks4.71K decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.71K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.33K decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.71K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion986 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion870 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion799 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion780 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion716 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion677 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion673 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion568 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion567 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion563 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion500 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion452 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion447 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.8%inclusion417 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
8.4%inclusion397 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.9%inclusion326 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.2%inclusion292 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.0%inclusion281 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.8%inclusion273 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.6%inclusion266 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion253 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion920 decks4.71K decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion890 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion768 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion758 decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion728 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion694 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion635 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion528 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion332 decks3.43K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.0%inclusion425 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
9.0%inclusion422 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.3%inclusion389 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.9%inclusion372 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion362 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.3%inclusion342 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.1%inclusion334 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion316 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.3%inclusion251 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.71K decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37%inclusion1.72K decks4.71K decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
34%inclusion1.62K decks4.71K decks
31%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.71K decks
25%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion1K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion967 decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion962 decks4.71K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion821 decks4.25K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion781 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion700 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion649 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion643 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion565 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion538 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion507 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion459 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion459 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion448 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.2%inclusion432 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion430 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion403 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.7%inclusion364 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion333 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.0%inclusion332 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion326 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.6%inclusion312 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.6%inclusion312 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.5%inclusion305 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion253 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.1%inclusion242 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Monk Class
5.1%inclusion241 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion566 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion680 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion479 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.6%inclusion230 decks3.03K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion317 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.61K decks4.71K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.71K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.71K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion789 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion584 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion535 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion497 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion491 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion460 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.4%inclusion441 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion427 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.8%inclusion366 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.6%inclusion358 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion346 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion325 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.7%inclusion83 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion266 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion249 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion4.09K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.04K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.52K decks4.71K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion2.95K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.68K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
51%inclusion2.41K decks4.71K decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion1.94K decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion769 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion676 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion642 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion202 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.3%inclusion394 decks4.25K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion277 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion266 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion259 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.63K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.63K decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.12K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.48K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion3.20K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.50K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion2.16K decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion2.10K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion2.07K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion2.05K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion1.99K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion1.91K decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.63K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.05K decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion945 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion857 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion777 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion753 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion706 decks4.50K decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion660 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion647 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion601 decks4.50K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion525 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion477 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion431 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion455 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion447 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion436 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.3%inclusion346 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.3%inclusion342 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion302 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion290 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.6%inclusion265 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion239 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion239 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy