The Council of Four (Commander) - Budget Knights

The Council of Four
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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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Herald of Hoofbeats
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
99%synergy
Valiant Knight
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Knight Exemplar
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Dream Fracture
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Intangible Virtue
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Aetherize
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Detective of the Month
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Harmonized Trio
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Haytham Kenway
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Worthy Knight
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Benalish Marshal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Thistledown Liege
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Westfold Rider
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Grace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Zhalfirin Lancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Benalish Knight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Knight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Investigator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Protocol Knight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dreamshackle Geist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Scion of Stygia
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Odric's Outrider
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Guardian of Faith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
The Second Doctor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strix Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Knight of Glory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Benalish Cavalry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thought Courier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sworn Defender
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Oblation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Banish into Fable
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Union of the Third Path
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Contact Other Plane
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Deduce
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Think Twice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Comeuppance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Blustersquall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Absence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Charge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Machine Over Matter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Righteousness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Consider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
You Hear Something on Watch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Keep Safe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fall of the Gavel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wicked Slumber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Split Decision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Cut a Deal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Winnowing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Cone of Cold
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sleep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Council's Judgment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Recruitment Drive
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Power of Persuasion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Plea for Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Suppression Ray
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Confluence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Howling Mine
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Gathering Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aligned Hedron Network
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Eye
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shield of the Righteous
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shield of the Avatar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ivory Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Ominous Seas
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
History of Benalia
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Witness Protection
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Knighthood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Noble Heritage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Prison Term
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Monk Class
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Leader
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tenuous Truce
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Search the Premises
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Detention Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Duty
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Righteous Authority
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Arrest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Knightly Valor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Punishment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Paladin Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wiretapping
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Public Enemy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Castle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Court of Grace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Invasion of Belenon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Steppe
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Calciform Pools
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Remote Isle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Desert of the True
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Marble Diamond
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Locket
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Bounty Board
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Port Town
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Flood Plain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-37%synergy
Deserted Beach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
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