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
Fractal Anomaly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Joined Researchers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
86%inclusion124 decks144 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
83%inclusion120 decks144 decks
82%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
83%inclusion119 decks144 decks
82%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
75%inclusion108 decks144 decks
74%synergy
Valiant Knight
63%inclusion91 decks144 decks
63%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
63%inclusion91 decks144 decks
57%synergy
Howling Mine
60%inclusion87 decks144 decks
55%synergy
Haytham Kenway
53%inclusion72 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion102 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion91 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
44%inclusion63 decks144 decks
37%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Thistledown Liege
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Guardian of Faith
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Benalish Marshal
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
30%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Worthy Knight
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Homunculus Horde
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Westfold Rider
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Chasm Skulker
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Innocence
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Zhalfirin Lancer
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Tenacious Tomeseeker
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Oblation
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Banish into Fable
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Charm
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Vision Skeins
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Consider
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorweave
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
No More Lies
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Council's Judgment
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Righteous Confluence
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Recruitment Drive
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Leader
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
21%synergy
History of Benalia
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Smuggler's Share
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Class
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Well of Ideas
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Monk Class
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Invasion of Belenon
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion118 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion130 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion129 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion102 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
57%inclusion82 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion144 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion144 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion134 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
81%inclusion117 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
51%inclusion73 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion63 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-3%synergy