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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Valiant Knight
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Dream Fracture
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Knight Exemplar
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Intangible Virtue
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Worthy Knight
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Thistledown Liege
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Benalish Marshal
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Detective of the Month
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Protocol Knight
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Haytham Kenway
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Zhalfirin Lancer
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Spirited Companion
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thought Courier
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Knight
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Merfolk Looter
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Loyal Warhound
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
White Knight
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Lore Broker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mirran Crusader
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Strix Lookout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Knight of Glory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Lyev Skyknight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Investigator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Flight of Equenauts
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Crusading Knight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Omens
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Knight of New Benalia
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-26%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Oblation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Charm
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Banish into Fable
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Return to Dust
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Deduce
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Think Twice
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Contact Other Plane
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Phantom Interference
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-31%synergy
Run Away Together
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Blustersquall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Dissolve
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Charge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Meeting of Minds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Righteousness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fall of the Gavel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wicked Slumber
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vision Skeins
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Pay No Heed
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Succumb to the Cold
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Curate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Cut a Deal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Righteous Confluence
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Divination
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Cone of Cold
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Call the Cavalry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sleep
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Recruitment Drive
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Deem Inferior
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Discipline
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Revoke Existence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Allied Reinforcements
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Knight Watch
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
One Last Job
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Power of Persuasion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Inaction Injunction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Freeze in Place
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Impede Momentum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Aligned Hedron Network
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Eye
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shield of the Righteous
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shield of the Avatar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ivory Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Knowledge Is Power
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
History of Benalia
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Search the Premises
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Witness Protection
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Noble Heritage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Righteous Authority
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Monk Class
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Paladin Class
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Detention Sphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Well of Ideas
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Knighthood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Prison Term
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Brave the Sands
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Arrest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Knightly Valor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Moat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Anthem
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rally the Ranks
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Castle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Invasion of Belenon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Steppe
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the True
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Moonring Island
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Signet
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Marble Diamond
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Locket
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Meandering River
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Mirage Mesa
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-40%synergy
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