The Council of Four (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Harmonized Trio
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Seminar
3.6%inclusion3 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Joined Researchers
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Pensive Professor
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
69%inclusion288 decks418 decks
64%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
61%inclusion254 decks418 decks
57%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
57%inclusion240 decks418 decks
53%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
54%inclusion226 decks418 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
54%inclusion225 decks418 decks
46%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
44%inclusion186 decks418 decks
43%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
53%inclusion222 decks418 decks
41%synergy
Wizard Class
46%inclusion194 decks418 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion191 decks418 decks
39%synergy
Homunculus Horde
40%inclusion168 decks416 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion311 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion266 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion237 decks418 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion234 decks418 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion217 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion209 decks418 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion206 decks418 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
49%inclusion203 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion187 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
43%inclusion180 decks418 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion208 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion108 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion93 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion81 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
41%inclusion170 decks418 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
38%inclusion158 decks418 decks
37%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
37%inclusion156 decks418 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
37%inclusion153 decks418 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
37%inclusion153 decks418 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion139 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion138 decks416 decks
28%synergy
Chasm Skulker
32%inclusion133 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
31%inclusion129 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion128 decks417 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion124 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
29%inclusion123 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
27%inclusion114 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
27%inclusion113 decks416 decks
25%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion108 decks418 decks
24%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion103 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Haytham Kenway
24%inclusion98 decks417 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Innocence
23%inclusion97 decks417 decks
21%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
22%inclusion94 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion93 decks417 decks
10%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion90 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion87 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
21%inclusion86 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
21%inclusion86 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Windborn Muse
18%inclusion76 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion75 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion72 decks417 decks
15%synergy
Detective of the Month
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Guardian of Faith
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
9%synergy
The Second Doctor
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Valiant Knight
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion56 decks418 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion55 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Walking Atlas
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
9%synergy
PuPu UFO
10%inclusion35 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
8%synergy
Walking Archive
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
30%inclusion126 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion113 decks417 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion113 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Dream Fracture
25%inclusion106 decks418 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion105 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion104 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
25%inclusion103 decks418 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion96 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion94 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Oblation
22%inclusion90 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion89 decks417 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion85 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion69 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Absorb
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Consider
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
0%synergy
No More Lies
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Hindering Light
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion109 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
23%inclusion98 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Mighty
22%inclusion94 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion85 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
20%inclusion84 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion72 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion60 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
-4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
1%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion83 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion82 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion72 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion71 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion43 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Horn of Greed
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion175 decks418 decks
35%synergy
Monologue Tax
37%inclusion154 decks418 decks
34%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
34%inclusion144 decks418 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion138 decks418 decks
31%synergy
Ominous Seas
33%inclusion137 decks418 decks
29%synergy
Intangible Virtue
27%inclusion114 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
25%inclusion104 decks417 decks
22%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
25%inclusion103 decks418 decks
22%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
20%inclusion85 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion76 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion73 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion72 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Leader
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Court of Grace
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.8%inclusion24 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion46 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
83%inclusion349 decks418 decks
35%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion149 decks418 decks
32%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion138 decks418 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion104 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion91 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion78 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion49 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
5.3%inclusion22 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion378 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion367 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion345 decks418 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion277 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
64%inclusion266 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
48%inclusion202 decks418 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion158 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion151 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion32 decks291 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.9%inclusion37 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion410 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion409 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion377 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
80%inclusion333 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion311 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion256 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion233 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion230 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
54%inclusion225 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion212 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
46%inclusion194 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion188 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion171 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion170 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
38%inclusion158 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
34%inclusion142 decks416 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
34%inclusion141 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion129 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
31%inclusion128 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
30%inclusion125 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion113 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion104 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion93 decks417 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion88 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion75 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion55 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion49 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
-2%synergy