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
King T'Challa
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Erode
4.7%inclusion5 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Seminar
2.8%inclusion3 decks107 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
69%inclusion298 decks430 decks
64%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
61%inclusion261 decks430 decks
57%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
58%inclusion249 decks430 decks
53%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
54%inclusion232 decks430 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
53%inclusion230 decks430 decks
45%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
45%inclusion192 decks430 decks
43%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
54%inclusion233 decks430 decks
42%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion201 decks430 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion197 decks430 decks
39%synergy
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion175 decks429 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion323 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion275 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion244 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion243 decks430 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion225 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion214 decks430 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion210 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
48%inclusion205 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion192 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
42%inclusion182 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion211 decks430 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion111 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion95 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion84 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion73 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion69 decks430 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion61 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
40%inclusion174 decks430 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
38%inclusion162 decks430 decks
37%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
37%inclusion159 decks430 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
37%inclusion159 decks430 decks
36%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion156 decks430 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion143 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion142 decks429 decks
28%synergy
Chasm Skulker
32%inclusion139 decks430 decks
28%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
31%inclusion135 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion133 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion129 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
28%inclusion122 decks430 decks
25%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
28%inclusion118 decks429 decks
25%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
27%inclusion114 decks430 decks
25%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
26%inclusion68 decks257 decks
24%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
26%inclusion113 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Innocence
24%inclusion104 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
24%inclusion104 decks430 decks
23%synergy
Haytham Kenway
24%inclusion102 decks430 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion97 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
22%inclusion94 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion93 decks430 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion90 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
21%inclusion90 decks430 decks
20%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
20%inclusion88 decks430 decks
20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion79 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Windborn Muse
18%inclusion78 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion78 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Detective of the Month
16%inclusion68 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
15%inclusion54 decks357 decks
14%synergy
Guardian of Faith
15%inclusion63 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion62 decks430 decks
12%synergy
The Second Doctor
14%inclusion61 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion60 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
14%inclusion60 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Valiant Knight
14%inclusion60 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion58 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
13%inclusion57 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion57 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
-11%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Walking Atlas
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Walking Archive
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
9%synergy
PuPu UFO
10%inclusion37 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion44 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Body of Knowledge
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
30%inclusion128 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion118 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion116 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion108 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
25%inclusion108 decks430 decks
23%synergy
Dream Fracture
25%inclusion107 decks430 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion106 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion100 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion97 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion92 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Oblation
21%inclusion91 decks430 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion89 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion71 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion71 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion69 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion65 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion64 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion50 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Consider
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Snap
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
No More Lies
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion111 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
24%inclusion104 decks430 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Mighty
23%inclusion101 decks430 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion90 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
19%inclusion82 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion73 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion61 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion59 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion51 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion46 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion88 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion83 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion74 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion74 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion71 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion71 decks430 decks
-9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Horn of Greed
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
42%inclusion180 decks430 decks
35%synergy
Monologue Tax
37%inclusion161 decks430 decks
34%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
34%inclusion147 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Ominous Seas
33%inclusion140 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
32%inclusion139 decks430 decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
27%inclusion115 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
25%inclusion108 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
25%inclusion107 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion77 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
18%inclusion76 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion74 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion68 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
15%inclusion66 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Leader
15%inclusion66 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion60 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Court of Grace
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
0%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion57 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion47 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion360 decks430 decks
35%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
35%inclusion152 decks430 decks
32%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion141 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion105 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion95 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion80 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion59 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion51 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion51 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion50 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion35 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Fountainport
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion387 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion375 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion356 decks430 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion279 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion270 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
49%inclusion209 decks430 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion159 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion153 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion72 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion68 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion37 decks306 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion422 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion421 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion388 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
80%inclusion344 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion317 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion262 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion240 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion237 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
54%inclusion233 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion217 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion198 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
46%inclusion197 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion175 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion175 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
38%inclusion162 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion144 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion142 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion133 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
30%inclusion127 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
30%inclusion127 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion118 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion109 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion97 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion88 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion79 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion70 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion62 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion58 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion51 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion50 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion48 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion46 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
2%synergy