Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Core 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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Collective Inferno
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Kinbinding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Adept Watershaper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
75%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
70%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
69%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
69%synergy
Stadium Headliner
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
66%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
64%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Infantry Shield
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
59%synergy
All-Out Assault
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Windcrag Siege
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Voice of Victory
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Hardened Tactician
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Shock Brigade
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Within Range
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Marshal of the Lost
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Reigning Victor
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Mindblade Render
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Kargan Warleader
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Mardu Devotee
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
5%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Ironwill Forger
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Goldnight Commander
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Chief of the Edge
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Devilish Valet
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mardu Woe-Reaper
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Shrieker
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Salt Road Packbeast
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Species Specialist
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Underfoot Underdogs
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ankle Shanker
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Will of the Mardu
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Desperate Measures
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Frontline Rush
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Wail of War
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Seize Opportunity
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Mardu Charm
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Truths
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Prey
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Twin Bolt
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Worthy Cost
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Electroduplicate
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Defibrillating Current
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Duplication
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Ride
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Mardu Monument
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Thunder of Unity
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
45%synergy
War Effort
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Warleader's Call
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Intangible Virtue
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Echoing Assault
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Static Snare
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Firebender Ascension
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Raid Bombardment
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Outpost Siege
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Determined Iteration
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Castle Embereth
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Banner
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Scoured Barrens
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Godless Shrine
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Savai Triome
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Luxury Suite
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-4%synergy