The Council of Four (Commander) - Expensive

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Harmonized Trio
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
King T'Challa
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Joined Researchers
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
70%inclusion340 decks483 decks
65%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
72%inclusion349 decks483 decks
64%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
59%inclusion285 decks483 decks
54%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
58%inclusion281 decks483 decks
53%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
53%inclusion258 decks483 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion299 decks483 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion320 decks483 decks
44%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
54%inclusion261 decks483 decks
42%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
47%inclusion229 decks483 decks
42%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion207 decks483 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion406 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion332 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion280 decks483 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion280 decks483 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion273 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
54%inclusion259 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
53%inclusion254 decks483 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion235 decks483 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
45%inclusion215 decks483 decks
38%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
42%inclusion201 decks483 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion353 decks483 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion298 decks483 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion245 decks483 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion234 decks483 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion207 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion163 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
34%inclusion162 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
32%inclusion156 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion141 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion132 decks483 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Vodalian Wave-Knight
39%inclusion186 decks483 decks
37%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion162 decks430 decks
34%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
37%inclusion177 decks483 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion173 decks483 decks
29%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
36%inclusion172 decks483 decks
35%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
33%inclusion161 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion161 decks483 decks
32%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
32%inclusion137 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion153 decks483 decks
29%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
31%inclusion150 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
30%inclusion146 decks483 decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
30%inclusion127 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
29%inclusion142 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
29%inclusion138 decks483 decks
25%synergy
Chasm Skulker
27%inclusion129 decks483 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion128 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion128 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion127 decks483 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Innocence
26%inclusion119 decks453 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion118 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion109 decks483 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
22%inclusion48 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
21%inclusion101 decks483 decks
20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion99 decks483 decks
14%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion99 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion97 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion93 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Windborn Muse
19%inclusion91 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Haytham Kenway
18%inclusion88 decks478 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion88 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
16%inclusion76 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion48 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Detective of the Month
14%inclusion70 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Flumph
14%inclusion66 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
13%inclusion64 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
13%inclusion61 decks483 decks
10%synergy
The Second Doctor
12%inclusion60 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
11%inclusion55 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
10%inclusion50 decks478 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
10%inclusion49 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion48 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
7%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
8.9%inclusion43 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Faith
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion199 decks483 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion195 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion164 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion160 decks483 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion136 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion119 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion113 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion110 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion109 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion105 decks483 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion105 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion88 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion88 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion76 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion65 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
13%inclusion65 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion63 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion63 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion62 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion57 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Dream Fracture
11%inclusion51 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion46 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Oblation
8.9%inclusion43 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.9%inclusion43 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.5%inclusion41 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.8%inclusion33 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion33 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Vision Skeins
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Consider
5.6%inclusion27 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion174 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion158 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion127 decks483 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion92 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion86 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Mighty
17%inclusion82 decks483 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion66 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
10%inclusion50 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.3%inclusion45 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion44 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.5%inclusion41 decks483 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
5.6%inclusion27 decks483 decks
-5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.6%inclusion27 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion117 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion113 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
22%inclusion108 decks483 decks
22%synergy
Wedding Ring
19%inclusion90 decks483 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion89 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion75 decks483 decks
-10%synergy
Venser's Journal
15%inclusion74 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion67 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion60 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
11%inclusion55 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion54 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion50 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion48 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Folio of Fancies
9.3%inclusion45 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion44 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.8%inclusion35 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
8.5%inclusion41 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.2%inclusion30 decks483 decks
5%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
41%inclusion200 decks483 decks
35%synergy
Monologue Tax
39%inclusion190 decks483 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion175 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Smuggler's Share
29%inclusion140 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion139 decks483 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion126 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
25%inclusion116 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Ominous Seas
25%inclusion119 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion99 decks483 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion85 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
17%inclusion84 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion78 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion72 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion65 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
13%inclusion64 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion53 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion43 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion42 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion42 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.7%inclusion42 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Leader
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.2%inclusion30 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion27 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion93 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion66 decks361 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
17%inclusion82 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion65 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion375 decks483 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion265 decks483 decks
36%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
39%inclusion188 decks483 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion176 decks483 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion158 decks483 decks
22%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
31%inclusion152 decks483 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion98 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
18%inclusion88 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion69 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion50 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion36 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.9%inclusion43 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.0%inclusion34 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
5.6%inclusion27 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Fountainport
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion445 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion429 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion342 decks483 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion309 decks483 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion283 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion203 decks483 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion180 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion126 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion72 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion54 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion29 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion45 decks483 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion45 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion45 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion44 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion38 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion462 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion461 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion439 decks483 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion434 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
82%inclusion396 decks483 decks
69%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion383 decks483 decks
47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
79%inclusion382 decks483 decks
40%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion335 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
58%inclusion278 decks483 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion277 decks483 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion235 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
46%inclusion209 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
46%inclusion221 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
38%inclusion182 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
37%inclusion180 decks483 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
37%inclusion179 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion161 decks483 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion160 decks483 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion158 decks483 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion156 decks483 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion155 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion139 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion138 decks483 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion136 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion136 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion120 decks483 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion118 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion118 decks483 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion109 decks483 decks
-13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion107 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion106 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion95 decks483 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion82 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion66 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion63 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion57 decks483 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion57 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion49 decks483 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion30 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
-2%synergy