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
Marshal of Zhalfir
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Dream Fracture
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Knight Exemplar
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Intangible Virtue
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Worthy Knight
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Wizard Class
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
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
Thistledown Liege
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Gallant Cavalry
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Haytham Kenway
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Detective of the Month
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Zhalfirin Lancer
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Protocol Knight
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%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
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thought Courier
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Diamond Knight
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Lore Broker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Strix Lookout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Investigator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Flight of Equenauts
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Merfolk Looter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Knight of New Benalia
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Knight of Grace
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Academy Loremaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Scion of Stygia
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Dreamshackle Geist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Dawnstrike Paladin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Opt
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Oblation
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Charm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Deduce
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Think Twice
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Divine Resilience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Banish into Fable
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Make a Stand
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Elements
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Contact Other Plane
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Parting Gust
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phantom Interference
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-31%synergy
Blustersquall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Council's Deliberation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Charge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Meeting of Minds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Righteousness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
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
Bring the Ending
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fall of the Gavel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Cut a Deal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Righteous Confluence
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sleep
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%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
Slaughter the Strong
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Call the Cavalry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Recruitment Drive
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bond of Discipline
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Helping Hand
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Revoke Existence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Farm // Market
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Allied Reinforcements
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Late to Dinner
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
Tales of the Ancestors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
One Last Job
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%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
Tragic Arrogance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Deem Inferior
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Circle of Loyalty
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
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
Unstable Glyphbridge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%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
Brainstone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Kruphix
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
History of Benalia
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Monologue Tax
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Search the Premises
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Righteous Authority
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Monk Class
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Paladin Class
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Tenuous Truce
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%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
Tocasia's Welcome
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Noble Heritage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Prison Term
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Brave the Sands
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%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
Charitable Levy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Knightly Valor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%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
Solitary Confinement
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Glorious Anthem
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fall from Favor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rally the Ranks
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 Xerex
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Invasion of Belenon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Invasion of New Phyrexia
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Remote Isle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the True
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Sky Diamond
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
39%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
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Locket
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-30%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
Sea Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mesa
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-41%synergy
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