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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Krang, the All-Powerful
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
84%inclusion122 decks145 decks
83%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
83%inclusion120 decks145 decks
82%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
82%inclusion119 decks145 decks
80%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
74%inclusion108 decks145 decks
74%synergy
Valiant Knight
62%inclusion90 decks145 decks
62%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
63%inclusion92 decks145 decks
57%synergy
Howling Mine
60%inclusion87 decks145 decks
55%synergy
Haytham Kenway
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
51%inclusion74 decks145 decks
49%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
43%inclusion63 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion99 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion89 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion75 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
46%inclusion66 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion66 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
45%inclusion65 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion65 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
44%inclusion64 decks145 decks
39%synergy
Wizard Class
43%inclusion63 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Thistledown Liege
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
39%synergy
Guardian of Faith
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
32%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Benalish Marshal
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
21%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
31%synergy
Worthy Knight
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Homunculus Horde
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Westfold Rider
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
-10%synergy
Body of Knowledge
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Innocence
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Knight
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Dream Fracture
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Oblation
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Banish into Fable
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Charm
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Long River's Pull
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Consider
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorweave
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Deduce
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Mighty
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Righteous Confluence
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Discipline
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Recruitment Drive
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
24%synergy
History of Benalia
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Leader
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Ominous Seas
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Share
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Class
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Monk Class
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion119 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion133 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion131 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion104 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion85 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
57%inclusion82 decks145 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion79 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion145 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion145 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion135 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
83%inclusion121 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion98 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion92 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
52%inclusion76 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion73 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion72 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion71 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Nimbus Maze
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-3%synergy