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
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Knight Exemplar
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Intangible Virtue
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Dream Fracture
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Detective of the Month
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Harmonized Trio
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Haytham Kenway
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Worthy Knight
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Thistledown Liege
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Knight of Grace
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Benalish Marshal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Benalish Knight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Knight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Investigator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Protocol Knight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Westfold Rider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Scion of Stygia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Odric's Outrider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Knight of New Benalia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Looter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Dreamshackle Geist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Zhalfirin Lancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Knight of Meadowgrain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thought Courier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Opt
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Deduce
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Think Twice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Banish into Fable
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Oblation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Contact Other Plane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Exclude
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Rally the Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bar the Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Run Away Together
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Blustersquall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Charge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Machine Over Matter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Meeting of Minds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Righteousness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Union of the Third Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
You Hear Something on Watch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Keep Safe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fall of the Gavel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wicked Slumber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Valiant Endeavor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Winnowing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cone of Cold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sleep
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Recruitment Drive
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Righteous Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Allied Reinforcements
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Knight Watch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Power of Persuasion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Call the Cavalry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Suppression Ray
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Spellbook
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Gathering Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aligned Hedron Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Eye
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shield of the Righteous
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shield of the Avatar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ivory Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Ominous Seas
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
History of Benalia
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Search the Premises
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Knighthood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Brave the Sands
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Monk Class
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Leader
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Detention Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prison Term
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arrest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Knightly Valor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Glorious Anthem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tenuous Truce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Castle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Invasion of Belenon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Wanderer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Steppe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Calciform Pools
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Desert of the True
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Drifting Meadow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Locket
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Bounty Board
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-39%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flood Plain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Suppression Ray
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-37%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
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