The Council of Four (Commander) - Expensive 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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Delney, Streetwise Lookout
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Claim Jumper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Enduring Innocence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sky Hussar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Barricade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Artisans
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shadow Kin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phantasmal Image
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sand Scout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Warhound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Darien, King of Kjeldor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clarion Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
PuPu UFO
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Detective of the Month
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Discerning Financier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Walking Atlas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Mirrorweave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Soul Partition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cyber Conversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Condemn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Benevolent Offering
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vision Skeins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spell Swindle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Oblation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mandate of Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dream Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Will of the Mardu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flatline
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Long River's Pull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unified Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Oona's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thraben Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Words of Wisdom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Council's Judgment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Mighty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Clone Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shared Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rite of Replication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temporary Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mass Diminish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sunset Revelry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Argent Dais
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Halo Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Strionic Resonator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Smuggler's Share
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Endless Evil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Metamorphic Alteration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wizard Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Brave the Sands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Oath of Lieges
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Worship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Court of Vantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ominous Seas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Island Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kor Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mistveil Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Karoo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Agna Qel'a
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vesuva
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Secluded Steppe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Guildless Commons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Decanter of Endless Water
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-50%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lands
Glacial Fortress
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Prairie Stream
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Deserted Beach
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Azorius Chancery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Meticulous Archive
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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