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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MTGStocks
Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.7%inclusion3 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Erode
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
69%inclusion277 decks399 decks
64%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
60%inclusion239 decks399 decks
56%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
58%inclusion232 decks399 decks
53%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
54%inclusion214 decks399 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
53%inclusion211 decks399 decks
45%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
45%inclusion178 decks399 decks
43%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
52%inclusion209 decks399 decks
40%synergy
Wizard Class
46%inclusion185 decks399 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
45%inclusion181 decks399 decks
39%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
38%inclusion152 decks399 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion297 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion255 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion225 decks399 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion223 decks399 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion206 decks399 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion203 decks399 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion200 decks399 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
48%inclusion193 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion180 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
44%inclusion177 decks399 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion200 decks399 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion103 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion92 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion77 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion66 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion62 decks399 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion57 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.0%inclusion36 decks399 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion33 decks399 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion25 decks399 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
41%inclusion164 decks399 decks
35%synergy
Homunculus Horde
39%inclusion155 decks397 decks
36%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
37%inclusion148 decks399 decks
34%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
37%inclusion146 decks399 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
37%inclusion146 decks399 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion130 decks399 decks
26%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
32%inclusion128 decks397 decks
27%synergy
Chasm Skulker
32%inclusion128 decks399 decks
28%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
31%inclusion125 decks399 decks
27%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
30%inclusion121 decks399 decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion120 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion118 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion111 decks399 decks
23%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
27%inclusion107 decks397 decks
24%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion103 decks399 decks
24%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
26%inclusion56 decks218 decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion100 decks399 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Innocence
24%inclusion94 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
23%inclusion91 decks399 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Haytham Kenway
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion85 decks399 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion82 decks399 decks
16%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
20%inclusion79 decks399 decks
19%synergy
Windborn Muse
19%inclusion77 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
19%inclusion76 decks399 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion72 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Detective of the Month
16%inclusion62 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion59 decks399 decks
12%synergy
The Second Doctor
15%inclusion59 decks399 decks
12%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
15%inclusion47 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion58 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Guardian of Faith
14%inclusion57 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion56 decks399 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
14%inclusion54 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
13%inclusion53 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion53 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
13%inclusion51 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Valiant Knight
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
12%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
12%inclusion46 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion37 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Walking Atlas
11%inclusion44 decks399 decks
9%synergy
PuPu UFO
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Walking Archive
11%inclusion42 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion38 decks399 decks
-1%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
9.3%inclusion37 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
30%inclusion118 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Dream Fracture
25%inclusion101 decks399 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion99 decks399 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion98 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion96 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
24%inclusion96 decks399 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion88 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion84 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Oblation
21%inclusion83 decks399 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion80 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion67 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion66 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion65 decks399 decks
13%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion59 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion55 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion53 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion53 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
12%inclusion46 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion46 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion43 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion39 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion39 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.3%inclusion37 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
9.3%inclusion37 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.5%inclusion34 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
7.3%inclusion29 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.8%inclusion27 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Vision Skeins
6.8%inclusion27 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion27 decks399 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
6.3%inclusion25 decks399 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Snap
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
-2%synergy
No More Lies
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
27%inclusion109 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
25%inclusion98 decks399 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Mighty
23%inclusion90 decks399 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion81 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
20%inclusion80 decks399 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion68 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion57 decks399 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion56 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion52 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
13%inclusion51 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion51 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion48 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion47 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion42 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.3%inclusion37 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
9.0%inclusion36 decks399 decks
-4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
9.0%inclusion36 decks399 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.3%inclusion29 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion28 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.0%inclusion24 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.0%inclusion24 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
6.0%inclusion24 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion83 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion79 decks399 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Ring
18%inclusion70 decks399 decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
18%inclusion70 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion68 decks399 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion61 decks399 decks
-10%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion51 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion51 decks399 decks
12%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion44 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion39 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion38 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion35 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.3%inclusion33 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion33 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
7.8%inclusion31 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion31 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.0%inclusion28 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Horn of Greed
6.3%inclusion25 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion170 decks399 decks
36%synergy
Monologue Tax
36%inclusion145 decks399 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
34%inclusion137 decks399 decks
30%synergy
Ominous Seas
33%inclusion132 decks399 decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion130 decks399 decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
27%inclusion106 decks399 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
25%inclusion99 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
24%inclusion95 decks399 decks
21%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
20%inclusion80 decks399 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion72 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
18%inclusion72 decks399 decks
15%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion68 decks399 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion65 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
15%inclusion60 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion57 decks399 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Leader
14%inclusion56 decks399 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion52 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion41 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion41 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion40 decks399 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion40 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
9.3%inclusion37 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
9.0%inclusion36 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.5%inclusion30 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Court of Grace
7.3%inclusion29 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.0%inclusion28 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion27 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.0%inclusion24 decks399 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.8%inclusion23 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
9.3%inclusion37 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion56 decks399 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion42 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.8%inclusion31 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.5%inclusion30 decks399 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.8%inclusion27 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
83%inclusion331 decks399 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion144 decks399 decks
33%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion132 decks399 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion100 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion84 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion75 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion55 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion47 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion46 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion45 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion33 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion32 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion32 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion31 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
6.3%inclusion25 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion361 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion351 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
82%inclusion326 decks399 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion270 decks399 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
64%inclusion257 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
47%inclusion189 decks399 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion148 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion141 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion68 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion63 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion44 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion39 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion391 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion390 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion358 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
80%inclusion318 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion297 decks399 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion245 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion223 decks399 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion221 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
54%inclusion216 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion203 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
47%inclusion187 decks399 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion181 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion166 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion165 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
38%inclusion150 decks399 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
35%inclusion139 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion138 decks397 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion122 decks399 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
31%inclusion122 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion121 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion99 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion84 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion73 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion62 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion49 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion49 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion48 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion44 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion40 decks399 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.5%inclusion34 decks399 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.3%inclusion29 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion28 decks399 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.3%inclusion25 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.3%inclusion21 decks399 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
-2%synergy