The Council of Four (Commander) - Budget Core Control

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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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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Ethereal Investigator
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Homunculus Horde
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Thought Courier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Detective of the Month
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Omens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Merfolk Looter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Loyal Warhound
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Claim Jumper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nadir Kraken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Windborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thistledown Liege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Spirited Companion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Valiant Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Walking Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lore Broker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Long River's Pull
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Consider
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Jwari Disruption
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Dream Fracture
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Deduce
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Absorb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Lose Focus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Run Away Together
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Deliberate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Parting Gust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Meeting of Minds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brainsurge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Make a Stand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vision Skeins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unexplained Absence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bovine Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Quick Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thraben Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Saw It Coming
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Faithful Mending
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Memory Lapse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
No More Lies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Treasure Cruise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Suppression Ray
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Bond of Discipline
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hard Evidence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Requisition Raid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Mighty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Time Wipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Righteous Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Argent Dais
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spellbook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Knowledge Is Power
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Aligned Heart
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Intangible Virtue
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Well of Ideas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Unable to Scream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Solitary Confinement
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tenuous Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Blast Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arid Archway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Steppe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Azorius Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Sky Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Marble Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Worn Powerstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Jwari Disruption
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Suppression Ray
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
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