Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Aggro

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
3.7%inclusion3 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Shredder's Technique
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
86%inclusion237 decks274 decks
76%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
72%inclusion196 decks274 decks
63%synergy
Voice of Victory
78%inclusion215 decks274 decks
62%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
67%inclusion183 decks274 decks
62%synergy
Infantry Shield
70%inclusion191 decks274 decks
60%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
73%inclusion198 decks271 decks
60%synergy
Stadium Headliner
64%inclusion174 decks271 decks
60%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
64%inclusion175 decks274 decks
59%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
61%inclusion168 decks274 decks
57%synergy
All-Out Assault
66%inclusion181 decks274 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Windcrag Siege
71%inclusion192 decks272 decks
52%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
61%inclusion166 decks274 decks
52%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
58%inclusion160 decks274 decks
42%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
58%inclusion159 decks274 decks
49%synergy
Within Range
57%inclusion157 decks274 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion156 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion154 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion152 decks274 decks
40%synergy
Will of the Mardu
55%inclusion151 decks274 decks
45%synergy
Hardened Tactician
51%inclusion137 decks271 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Shock Brigade
50%inclusion137 decks274 decks
47%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
46%inclusion126 decks271 decks
44%synergy
Mindblade Render
44%inclusion120 decks274 decks
42%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
43%inclusion119 decks274 decks
38%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
42%inclusion115 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Reigning Victor
42%inclusion115 decks274 decks
40%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
41%inclusion112 decks274 decks
39%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
40%inclusion109 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
38%inclusion102 decks270 decks
36%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
36%inclusion99 decks274 decks
35%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
35%inclusion95 decks271 decks
33%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
34%inclusion92 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
32%inclusion88 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Kargan Warleader
32%inclusion87 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
30%inclusion80 decks271 decks
28%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
27%inclusion75 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
27%inclusion74 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Devilish Valet
26%inclusion72 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
23%inclusion64 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Chief of the Edge
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
20%inclusion56 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
19%inclusion52 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Goldnight Commander
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Ironwill Forger
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Species Specialist
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Mardu Devotee
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
12%inclusion33 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
12%inclusion33 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Rushblade Commander
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Calamity, Galloping Inferno
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion117 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
39%inclusion107 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
35%inclusion95 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion73 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion71 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Frontline Rush
19%inclusion52 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Measures
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Wail of War
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
-9%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Seize Opportunity
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Charm
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion124 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
32%inclusion87 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
24%inclusion66 decks270 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Electroduplicate
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Defibrillating Current
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion113 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
32%inclusion87 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion79 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Mardu Monument
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
19%inclusion51 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Dolmen Gate
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
45%inclusion123 decks274 decks
33%synergy
War Effort
39%inclusion106 decks274 decks
37%synergy
Thunder of Unity
38%inclusion103 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
37%inclusion102 decks274 decks
34%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
30%inclusion81 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Reconnaissance
29%inclusion80 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Echoing Assault
27%inclusion74 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
23%inclusion63 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Shared Animosity
20%inclusion56 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion49 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Kinbinding
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Firebender Ascension
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Collective Inferno
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Legion Loyalty
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Static Snare
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Fervent Charge
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Raid Bombardment
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
40%inclusion110 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
18%inclusion49 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion109 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion95 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
25%inclusion69 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Castle Embereth
23%inclusion63 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion33 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion234 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion232 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion117 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion111 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion75 decks274 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion36 decks274 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion272 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion272 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion271 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion256 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
77%inclusion210 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion167 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion158 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion148 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion137 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion133 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion122 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion122 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Landscape
42%inclusion115 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion109 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion105 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion98 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion97 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion96 decks274 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
34%inclusion94 decks274 decks
-10%synergy
Savai Triome
32%inclusion88 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion76 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion74 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion73 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion64 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion63 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion53 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion53 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
-5%synergy