Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Core

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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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
4.2%inclusion5 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Leader's Talent
2.5%inclusion3 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
2.2%inclusion2 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
2.2%inclusion2 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
85%inclusion404 decks473 decks
74%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
68%inclusion322 decks473 decks
63%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
68%inclusion320 decks474 decks
63%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
74%inclusion344 decks468 decks
61%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
63%inclusion298 decks474 decks
58%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
65%inclusion308 decks474 decks
57%synergy
Stadium Headliner
59%inclusion277 decks468 decks
55%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
54%inclusion255 decks468 decks
52%synergy
Shock Brigade
54%inclusion257 decks474 decks
51%synergy
Reigning Victor
53%inclusion249 decks474 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Windcrag Siege
64%inclusion301 decks470 decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
63%inclusion299 decks474 decks
47%synergy
Infantry Shield
57%inclusion272 decks474 decks
48%synergy
All-Out Assault
56%inclusion266 decks474 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion263 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
52%inclusion242 decks468 decks
50%synergy
Hardened Tactician
51%inclusion241 decks470 decks
47%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
50%inclusion238 decks474 decks
41%synergy
Within Range
50%inclusion238 decks474 decks
41%synergy
War Effort
49%inclusion234 decks473 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Redoubled Stormsinger
49%inclusion234 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
44%inclusion208 decks474 decks
42%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
43%inclusion203 decks474 decks
41%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
43%inclusion201 decks470 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion199 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
38%inclusion179 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Mindblade Render
36%inclusion169 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Kargan Warleader
33%inclusion158 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
32%inclusion150 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
31%inclusion148 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
31%inclusion146 decks468 decks
29%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
28%inclusion135 decks474 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
28%inclusion133 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
27%inclusion130 decks474 decks
26%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
27%inclusion129 decks474 decks
24%synergy
Chief of the Edge
25%inclusion120 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
25%inclusion117 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Devilish Valet
24%inclusion115 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Mardu Devotee
21%inclusion99 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Goldnight Commander
19%inclusion90 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion90 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
18%inclusion84 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
16%inclusion78 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion76 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
16%inclusion76 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
15%inclusion69 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Ironwill Forger
15%inclusion69 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion62 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Spirit
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Rushblade Commander
11%inclusion51 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Calamity, Galloping Inferno
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Kargan Intimidator
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Adept Watershaper
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Will of the Mardu
47%inclusion225 decks474 decks
37%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
46%inclusion220 decks474 decks
41%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
39%inclusion186 decks474 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion173 decks474 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion133 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
25%inclusion116 decks473 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion115 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Frontline Rush
23%inclusion110 decks470 decks
22%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
21%inclusion98 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion93 decks474 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion88 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Measures
18%inclusion84 decks473 decks
17%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion81 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion81 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion80 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion73 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Wail of War
8.7%inclusion41 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
8.1%inclusion38 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
7.8%inclusion37 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Mardu Charm
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Seize Opportunity
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion176 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Worthy Cost
31%inclusion147 decks468 decks
30%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
30%inclusion140 decks468 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Electroduplicate
15%inclusion73 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Defibrillating Current
13%inclusion63 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion42 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Full Throttle
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Battle
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
47%inclusion223 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion156 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion153 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Mardu Monument
32%inclusion151 decks474 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion117 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
24%inclusion111 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
16%inclusion78 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion51 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Dolmen Gate
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.6%inclusion31 decks472 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.8%inclusion21 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
48%inclusion229 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Thunder of Unity
41%inclusion191 decks470 decks
37%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
34%inclusion159 decks474 decks
30%synergy
Warleader's Call
31%inclusion145 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Intangible Virtue
27%inclusion127 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
24%inclusion113 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Echoing Assault
19%inclusion92 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
19%inclusion90 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Shared Animosity
17%inclusion79 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
14%inclusion67 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Kinbinding
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Firebender Ascension
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Static Snare
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
-10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.4%inclusion40 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Determined Iteration
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Raid Bombardment
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
29%inclusion138 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
20%inclusion93 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion184 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion166 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
24%inclusion115 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Castle Embereth
22%inclusion105 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion85 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
9.3%inclusion44 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion44 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion382 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion372 decks474 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion178 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion173 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion128 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion109 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion100 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion100 decks474 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion75 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Mardu Banner
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion471 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion469 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion468 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion406 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Nomad Outpost
79%inclusion375 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion266 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion255 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion246 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion236 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion218 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion200 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
42%inclusion200 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion194 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion189 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion182 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion152 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion148 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion146 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion145 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
30%inclusion141 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
30%inclusion140 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion123 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion118 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion109 decks474 decks
-22%synergy
Godless Shrine
23%inclusion109 decks474 decks
-24%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion97 decks474 decks
-24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Savai Triome
19%inclusion88 decks474 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion76 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion76 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion75 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
-16%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion70 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion67 decks474 decks
-18%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
-18%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion62 decks474 decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
-18%synergy
Vault of Champions
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
-20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.3%inclusion44 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.9%inclusion42 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.4%inclusion40 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.4%inclusion40 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion37 decks474 decks
-4%synergy