The Council of Four (Commander) - Knights

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gleaming Bastion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
King T'Challa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
84%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Valiant Knight
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Howling Mine
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
61%inclusion86 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Haytham Kenway
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Wizard Class
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Guardian of Faith
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Thistledown Liege
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Benalish Marshal
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
25%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Worthy Knight
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Homunculus Horde
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Westfold Rider
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Dream Fracture
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Oblation
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Banish into Fable
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Charm
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Vision Skeins
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Consider
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrorweave
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Hindering Light
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
No More Lies
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Mighty
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Righteous Confluence
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Recruitment Drive
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Circle of Loyalty
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Spellbook
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Font of Mythos
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Intangible Virtue
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Ominous Seas
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Share
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
History of Benalia
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Witness Protection
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Monk Class
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Rally the Ranks
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion129 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-2%synergy