The Council of Four (Commander) - Budget

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
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
4%synergy
April, Reporter of the Weird
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prince Imrahil the Fair
62%inclusion294 decks477 decks
58%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
62%inclusion294 decks477 decks
56%synergy
Intangible Virtue
60%inclusion288 decks477 decks
54%synergy
Dream Fracture
55%inclusion264 decks477 decks
54%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
53%inclusion253 decks477 decks
51%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion258 decks477 decks
48%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
46%inclusion219 decks477 decks
45%synergy
Valiant Knight
45%inclusion214 decks477 decks
44%synergy
Opt
53%inclusion253 decks477 decks
44%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
43%inclusion205 decks477 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
61%inclusion293 decks477 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion230 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
44%inclusion212 decks477 decks
34%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
44%inclusion208 decks477 decks
41%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
43%inclusion205 decks477 decks
39%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
42%inclusion202 decks477 decks
41%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
42%inclusion201 decks477 decks
39%synergy
Detective of the Month
42%inclusion200 decks477 decks
41%synergy
Ominous Seas
40%inclusion193 decks477 decks
37%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
38%inclusion183 decks477 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
38%inclusion182 decks477 decks
32%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
36%inclusion141 decks391 decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
36%inclusion140 decks391 decks
32%synergy
Chasm Skulker
35%inclusion166 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
34%inclusion161 decks477 decks
33%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion156 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Haytham Kenway
33%inclusion144 decks442 decks
32%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
31%inclusion147 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion146 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
30%inclusion143 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion135 decks455 decks
27%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion137 decks477 decks
23%synergy
Lore Broker
28%inclusion135 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
28%inclusion132 decks477 decks
25%synergy
Windborn Muse
27%inclusion127 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
25%inclusion121 decks477 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Omens
24%inclusion116 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Spirited Companion
23%inclusion108 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Warhound
22%inclusion107 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Looter
22%inclusion103 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion103 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Thought Courier
21%inclusion99 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Body of Knowledge
19%inclusion92 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
18%inclusion88 decks477 decks
16%synergy
The Second Doctor
18%inclusion87 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion86 decks477 decks
-7%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
18%inclusion85 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Knight Exemplar
18%inclusion85 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
16%inclusion75 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Academy Loremaster
16%inclusion74 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
15%inclusion72 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Nadir Kraken
13%inclusion61 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Flumph
12%inclusion58 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
12%inclusion55 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
10%inclusion50 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Dream Trawler
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Station Monitor
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Thistledown Liege
7.1%inclusion34 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Benalish Marshal
6.3%inclusion30 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Howling Golem
6.3%inclusion30 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
6.3%inclusion30 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
37%inclusion177 decks477 decks
-32%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
36%inclusion171 decks477 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion158 decks477 decks
-21%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion156 decks477 decks
-20%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
32%inclusion152 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Long River's Pull
31%inclusion135 decks433 decks
28%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion147 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Deduce
30%inclusion141 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
29%inclusion140 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion122 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Oblation
23%inclusion110 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion105 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
21%inclusion99 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Loran's Escape
21%inclusion98 decks477 decks
18%synergy
Vision Skeins
18%inclusion88 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion87 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion82 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
16%inclusion76 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion69 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion68 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion65 decks477 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion50 decks477 decks
-28%synergy
Resculpt
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Words of Wisdom
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Charm
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.7%inclusion32 decks477 decks
-19%synergy
Refute
6.4%inclusion25 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
6.3%inclusion30 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Meeting of Minds
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
5.5%inclusion26 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Think Twice
5.2%inclusion25 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.2%inclusion25 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
38%inclusion180 decks477 decks
36%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion161 decks477 decks
32%synergy
Cut a Deal
32%inclusion155 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
30%inclusion143 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Requisition Raid
29%inclusion140 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion120 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
23%inclusion110 decks477 decks
23%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
23%inclusion108 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion80 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
16%inclusion78 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
15%inclusion70 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion62 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion55 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.5%inclusion36 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion31 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion27 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.5%inclusion26 decks477 decks
-22%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.2%inclusion25 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
20%inclusion97 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
20%inclusion95 decks477 decks
19%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
16%inclusion76 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion54 decks477 decks
-14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion38 decks351 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion31 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Kruphix
34%inclusion163 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Leader
32%inclusion155 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Solitary Confinement
31%inclusion149 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Witness Protection
28%inclusion133 decks477 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion118 decks477 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion80 decks477 decks
-9%synergy
Tenuous Truce
16%inclusion77 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Search the Premises
15%inclusion72 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion61 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion56 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion52 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.4%inclusion45 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Monk Class
9.2%inclusion44 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
-16%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.3%inclusion30 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.7%inclusion27 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion202 decks477 decks
-6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion72 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion62 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion62 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion59 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion38 decks477 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.3%inclusion35 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion27 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion361 decks477 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
70%inclusion334 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion327 decks477 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion282 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion262 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion249 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion208 decks477 decks
35%synergy
Marble Diamond
43%inclusion203 decks477 decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion154 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion151 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
22%inclusion107 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion81 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion80 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion73 decks477 decks
-13%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
14%inclusion68 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion35 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.5%inclusion31 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion477 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion477 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion379 decks477 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion335 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
60%inclusion286 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
60%inclusion286 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion252 decks477 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion250 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion210 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
44%inclusion209 decks477 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion203 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion164 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
29%inclusion138 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion128 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion108 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion92 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion82 decks477 decks
-27%synergy
Jwari Disruption
16%inclusion76 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion69 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion55 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
9.4%inclusion45 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion38 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.1%inclusion34 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.7%inclusion32 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion32 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Meandering River
5.5%inclusion26 decks477 decks
2%synergy