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
Erode
7.8%inclusion51 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.8%inclusion36 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
3.9%inclusion27 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Seminar
2.3%inclusion15 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
1.8%inclusion11 decks622 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3.08K decks4.81K decks
59%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
57%inclusion2.73K decks4.81K decks
53%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.56K decks4.81K decks
48%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
50%inclusion2.41K decks4.81K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion2.49K decks4.81K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.81K decks
43%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.26K decks4.81K decks
40%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion1.97K decks4.81K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.19K decks4.81K decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.81K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.42K decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion2.99K decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.75K decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.67K decks4.81K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion2.45K decks4.81K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.31K decks4.81K decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion2.26K decks4.81K decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.81K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion2.10K decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion2.04K decks4.81K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion1.75K decks4.81K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion863 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion837 decks4.81K decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion638 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion635 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion513 decks4.81K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion444 decks4.81K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.8%inclusion375 decks4.81K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.71K decks4.18K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion1.90K decks4.81K decks
38%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.80K decks4.81K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.71K decks4.81K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.81K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
31%inclusion1.51K decks4.81K decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.18K decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.81K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.74K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
28%inclusion1.36K decks4.81K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.81K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.18K decks
22%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
25%inclusion1.22K decks4.81K decks
21%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.81K decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.81K decks
23%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
24%inclusion457 decks1.94K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.08K decks4.81K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.05K decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.81K decks
20%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.81K decks
19%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion1K decks4.81K decks
19%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion840 decks4.43K decks
16%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion904 decks4.81K decks
18%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion897 decks4.81K decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion821 decks4.81K decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion804 decks4.81K decks
16%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion795 decks4.81K decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion777 decks4.74K decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion768 decks4.81K decks
13%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion463 decks2.94K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion741 decks4.81K decks
10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion724 decks4.81K decks
14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion161 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion702 decks4.81K decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion693 decks4.81K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion689 decks4.81K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion660 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion626 decks4.81K decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion610 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion580 decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion571 decks4.81K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion561 decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion530 decks4.81K decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion507 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion507 decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion501 decks4.81K decks
0%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion488 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion464 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.8%inclusion422 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.5%inclusion411 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.81K decks
14%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.70K decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.81K decks
28%synergy
Dream Fracture
30%inclusion1.45K decks4.81K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion1.27K decks4.81K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.81K decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion968 decks4.63K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion902 decks4.63K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
18%inclusion871 decks4.81K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion786 decks4.81K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion774 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion754 decks4.81K decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion716 decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion712 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion686 decks4.81K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion648 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion549 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion547 decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion529 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion527 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion521 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion485 decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion449 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.9%inclusion426 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion417 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.1%inclusion388 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.5%inclusion363 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.2%inclusion345 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.7%inclusion320 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion303 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion292 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion277 decks4.81K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion271 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.5%inclusion264 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.2%inclusion252 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.82K decks4.81K decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.81K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
24%inclusion1.17K decks4.81K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion1K decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion886 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
16%inclusion786 decks4.81K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion774 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion715 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion696 decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion684 decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion573 decks4.81K decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion550 decks4.81K decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion545 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion491 decks4.81K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion471 decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion464 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.3%inclusion399 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.8%inclusion375 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.7%inclusion324 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.9%inclusion282 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.8%inclusion278 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.8%inclusion277 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion258 decks4.81K decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion257 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.81K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion939 decks4.81K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion933 decks4.81K decks
-6%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion791 decks4.81K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion778 decks4.81K decks
-4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion728 decks4.81K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion717 decks4.81K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion623 decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion545 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion366 decks3.81K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.1%inclusion437 decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
8.8%inclusion424 decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.6%inclusion415 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.3%inclusion401 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.1%inclusion388 decks4.81K decks
0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion376 decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.9%inclusion334 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.6%inclusion317 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion258 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.80K decks4.81K decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
36%inclusion1.75K decks4.81K decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
35%inclusion1.70K decks4.81K decks
32%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion1.68K decks4.81K decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.32K decks4.81K decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.81K decks
20%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
24%inclusion1.16K decks4.81K decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion995 decks4.81K decks
20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion980 decks4.81K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Leader
20%inclusion951 decks4.81K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion891 decks4.62K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
16%inclusion756 decks4.81K decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion703 decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion676 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion674 decks4.81K decks
-2%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion581 decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion550 decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion525 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion468 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion468 decks4.81K decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
9.4%inclusion452 decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion442 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion436 decks4.81K decks
-2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.7%inclusion420 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.5%inclusion359 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion344 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion340 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.0%inclusion339 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion310 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.4%inclusion309 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.9%inclusion283 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion252 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion561 decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion674 decks4.81K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion485 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion384 decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion262 decks3.42K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion322 decks4.81K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.68K decks4.81K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.45K decks4.81K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion1.41K decks4.81K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion810 decks4.81K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion595 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion530 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion496 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion481 decks4.81K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion463 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion446 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.8%inclusion424 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion382 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion377 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion342 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion339 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion272 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion251 decks4.81K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.16K decks4.81K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion4.11K decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.59K decks4.81K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion2.99K decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.74K decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion2.40K decks4.81K decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.81K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.54K decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion758 decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion657 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion614 decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion259 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion446 decks4.63K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.8%inclusion281 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion277 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion256 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.72K decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.72K decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.20K decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.55K decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.31K decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.55K decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.27K decks4.81K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion2.13K decks4.81K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion2.12K decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.11K decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion2.07K decks4.81K decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.81K decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion2.01K decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.81K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.54K decks4.81K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.41K decks4.81K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion1.14K decks4.42K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.81K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion971 decks4.81K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion910 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion774 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion773 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion765 decks4.81K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion695 decks4.81K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion660 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion650 decks4.81K decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion520 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion477 decks4.81K decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion475 decks4.81K decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion464 decks4.81K decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion464 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.5%inclusion455 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.0%inclusion339 decks4.81K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.9%inclusion331 decks4.81K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion312 decks4.81K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion292 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.3%inclusion253 decks4.81K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion249 decks4.81K decks
-2%synergy