Vault Boy, Cap Collector (Commander) - Counterspells

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Grand Arbiter Augustin IVGrand Arbiter Augustin IV

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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
Glen Elendra's Answer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Render Silent
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
48%synergy
Mana Leak
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
71%inclusion89 decks125 decks
47%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
46%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion89 decks125 decks
45%synergy
Disallow
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
41%synergy
Rewind
45%inclusion56 decks125 decks
41%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
40%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion85 decks125 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
85%inclusion106 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
70%inclusion87 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion84 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion79 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
62%inclusion77 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion66 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
49%inclusion61 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion56 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Windborn Muse
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion78 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion75 decks125 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion60 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
36%synergy
Farewell
42%inclusion53 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Aven Mindcensor
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
36%synergy
Hushbringer
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Fatespinner
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Emeria
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Haughty Djinn
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Absolute Virtue
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Guile
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Strict Proctor
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildmage
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Soulless Jailer
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Containment Priest
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Aven Interrupter
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Absorb
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
33%synergy
No More Lies
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Permission Denied
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Tale's End
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Mana Tithe
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Essence Scatter
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Defabricate
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Cryptic Command
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Dissolve
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Dissipate
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Wash Away
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Remand
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Hindering Light
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Daze
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Convolute
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Lose Focus
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Saw It Coming
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Memory Lapse
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Annul
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Condescend
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Wrath of God
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Armageddon
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Terminus
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Pool
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Trinisphere
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aura of Silence
43%inclusion54 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Rule of Law
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Safety
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Solemnity
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Stasis
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Frozen Aether
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Silence
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Monastery Siege
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Aether Barrier
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Detention Sphere
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
34%inclusion43 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion112 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion102 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
-16%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion124 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion105 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion68 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
-17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
0%synergy