The Council of Four (Commander) - Knights

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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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MTGStocks
Knight Exemplar
85%inclusion127 decks150 decks
84%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
83%inclusion124 decks150 decks
82%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
81%inclusion121 decks150 decks
79%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
76%inclusion114 decks150 decks
75%synergy
Valiant Knight
65%inclusion97 decks150 decks
64%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
65%inclusion97 decks150 decks
58%synergy
Howling Mine
60%inclusion90 decks150 decks
55%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
53%inclusion80 decks150 decks
52%synergy
Haytham Kenway
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
51%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
45%inclusion67 decks150 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion103 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion94 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion78 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
47%inclusion71 decks150 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion68 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion68 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
37%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion49 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Thistledown Liege
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
40%synergy
Guardian of Faith
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Benalish Marshal
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
37%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
35%inclusion53 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
34%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
33%inclusion49 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
32%inclusion48 decks150 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
32%inclusion48 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Worthy Knight
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
30%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
21%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
26%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
21%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Homunculus Horde
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Westfold Rider
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion51 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
32%inclusion48 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
26%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Banish into Fable
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Oblation
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Charm
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Long River's Pull
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorweave
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Deduce
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
26%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Council's Judgment
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Righteous Confluence
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Discipline
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Recruitment Drive
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Cone of Cold
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion47 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion54 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
34%inclusion51 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
19%synergy
History of Benalia
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Leader
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Smuggler's Share
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Ominous Seas
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Paladin Class
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-7%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Monk Class
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
35%inclusion53 decks150 decks
35%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion122 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion138 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion137 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion109 decks150 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion89 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
57%inclusion85 decks150 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion84 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion150 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion150 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion139 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
83%inclusion125 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion103 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
64%inclusion96 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
52%inclusion78 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion76 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion75 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
49%inclusion74 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
48%inclusion72 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion64 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Nimbus Maze
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-3%synergy