The Council of Four (Commander) - Budget Tokens

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Intangible Virtue
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Dream Fracture
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Negate
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Detective of the Month
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Valiant Knight
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Thought Courier
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Merfolk Looter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Chasm Skulker
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Sun Titan
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Warhound
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Omens
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Spirited Companion
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Lore Broker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Windborn Muse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Knight Exemplar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Station Monitor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nadir Kraken
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Howling Golem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Flumph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Entity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Knight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Body of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Academy Loremaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Azure Fleet Admiral
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Palace Sentinels
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Fence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Loyal Drake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Deduce
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Long River's Pull
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Oblation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Jwari Disruption
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fateful Absence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Thraben Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hindering Light
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Wash Away
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Unravel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reroute Systems
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mental Modulation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ride's End
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Joust Through
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Mighty
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Suppression Ray
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bond of Discipline
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Fractured Identity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Modify Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cone of Cold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sleep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Honor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unstable Glyphbridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Howling Mine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Navigation Orb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Knowledge Is Power
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Ominous Seas
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Wizard Class
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Solitary Confinement
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Witness Protection
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Search the Premises
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Leader
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Monk Class
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tenuous Truce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Unable to Scream
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
History of Benalia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aligned Heart
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Secluded Steppe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Sky Diamond
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Marble Diamond
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Port Town
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Suppression Ray
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Skybridge Towers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gates of Istfell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy