Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
1.7%inclusion2 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
81%inclusion358 decks440 decks
70%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
78%inclusion339 decks436 decks
65%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
72%inclusion315 decks440 decks
63%synergy
Voice of Victory
77%inclusion338 decks440 decks
60%synergy
Infantry Shield
68%inclusion298 decks440 decks
58%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
62%inclusion272 decks440 decks
57%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
64%inclusion282 decks440 decks
55%synergy
Windcrag Siege
72%inclusion318 decks439 decks
54%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
58%inclusion257 decks440 decks
53%synergy
Stadium Headliner
58%inclusion251 decks436 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion291 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
65%inclusion286 decks440 decks
36%synergy
All-Out Assault
63%inclusion279 decks440 decks
51%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
62%inclusion271 decks440 decks
45%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
61%inclusion269 decks440 decks
52%synergy
Will of the Mardu
59%inclusion260 decks440 decks
49%synergy
Impact Tremors
57%inclusion252 decks440 decks
42%synergy
Within Range
57%inclusion249 decks440 decks
47%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
52%inclusion228 decks440 decks
47%synergy
Warleader's Call
49%inclusion215 decks440 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion88 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion66 decks440 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion49 decks440 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion34 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion31 decks440 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.6%inclusion29 decks440 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.2%inclusion23 decks440 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Mindblade Render
45%inclusion196 decks440 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Tactician
43%inclusion187 decks437 decks
39%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
42%inclusion184 decks440 decks
30%synergy
Shock Brigade
41%inclusion179 decks440 decks
38%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
40%inclusion176 decks440 decks
34%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
40%inclusion175 decks440 decks
28%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
40%inclusion173 decks436 decks
37%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
39%inclusion172 decks440 decks
38%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
38%inclusion168 decks440 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion165 decks440 decks
22%synergy
Reigning Victor
37%inclusion163 decks440 decks
35%synergy
Kargan Warleader
37%inclusion161 decks440 decks
36%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
34%inclusion149 decks437 decks
32%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
33%inclusion147 decks440 decks
29%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
32%inclusion141 decks440 decks
30%synergy
Combat Celebrant
31%inclusion135 decks440 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion133 decks440 decks
13%synergy
Devilish Valet
30%inclusion130 decks440 decks
29%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29%inclusion129 decks440 decks
18%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion127 decks440 decks
22%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
28%inclusion123 decks440 decks
24%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
28%inclusion121 decks440 decks
26%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
26%inclusion113 decks435 decks
24%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
24%inclusion106 decks440 decks
22%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
22%inclusion98 decks440 decks
20%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
22%inclusion98 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
22%inclusion95 decks436 decks
20%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
21%inclusion94 decks440 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion92 decks440 decks
16%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion91 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
20%inclusion89 decks440 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Edge
20%inclusion89 decks440 decks
20%synergy
Goldnight Commander
20%inclusion88 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Species Specialist
20%inclusion86 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion86 decks440 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
18%inclusion79 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
18%inclusion49 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion71 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Ironwill Forger
16%inclusion69 decks440 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion68 decks440 decks
9%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
14%inclusion61 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
13%inclusion59 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Spirit
13%inclusion57 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion57 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
13%inclusion56 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
13%inclusion56 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
13%inclusion55 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
13%inclusion55 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Rushblade Commander
12%inclusion52 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion195 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
38%inclusion167 decks440 decks
35%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
37%inclusion164 decks440 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion137 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion132 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion115 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion108 decks440 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion89 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
19%inclusion82 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion75 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion75 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
16%inclusion69 decks440 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion66 decks440 decks
-1%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
15%inclusion65 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion61 decks440 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion58 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion57 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion52 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Frontline Rush
11%inclusion50 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion46 decks440 decks
-5%synergy
Desperate Measures
10%inclusion46 decks440 decks
10%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion40 decks440 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion39 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
8.6%inclusion38 decks440 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.6%inclusion38 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion37 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.2%inclusion36 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
7.7%inclusion34 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.5%inclusion33 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.6%inclusion29 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.4%inclusion28 decks440 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.7%inclusion25 decks440 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
46%inclusion202 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
23%inclusion100 decks436 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion91 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Electroduplicate
18%inclusion78 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
18%inclusion77 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
16%inclusion68 decks435 decks
15%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion68 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion64 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
12%inclusion31 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion48 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
9.1%inclusion40 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion34 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
7.3%inclusion32 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.6%inclusion29 decks440 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion28 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion23 decks440 decks
-10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
5.0%inclusion22 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion207 decks440 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
35%inclusion153 decks440 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion119 decks440 decks
-5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
20%inclusion89 decks440 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Monument
18%inclusion81 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
18%inclusion78 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
13%inclusion58 decks435 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion53 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion49 decks440 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion33 decks332 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion43 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion34 decks439 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.0%inclusion31 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
6.8%inclusion30 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.8%inclusion30 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion29 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.4%inclusion28 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion24 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.2%inclusion23 decks440 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.0%inclusion22 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.0%inclusion22 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Renewed Solidarity
38%inclusion165 decks440 decks
35%synergy
Thunder of Unity
34%inclusion150 decks439 decks
30%synergy
War Effort
32%inclusion142 decks440 decks
30%synergy
Reconnaissance
28%inclusion124 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion115 decks440 decks
13%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
25%inclusion111 decks440 decks
22%synergy
Echoing Assault
25%inclusion111 decks440 decks
24%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion110 decks440 decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
22%inclusion95 decks440 decks
16%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
21%inclusion91 decks440 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion89 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion81 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
18%inclusion80 decks440 decks
13%synergy
Intangible Virtue
18%inclusion79 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion68 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Kinbinding
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion50 decks440 decks
-7%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion48 decks440 decks
9%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
11%inclusion47 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion47 decks440 decks
10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion46 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Collective Inferno
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion42 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion32 decks440 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.4%inclusion28 decks440 decks
-9%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion27 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.2%inclusion23 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
48%inclusion212 decks440 decks
38%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
22%inclusion96 decks440 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion189 decks440 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion173 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
28%inclusion121 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Castle Embereth
22%inclusion96 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion90 decks440 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion60 decks440 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion55 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion53 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion47 decks440 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion46 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion35 decks440 decks
-5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.3%inclusion32 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.8%inclusion30 decks440 decks
-3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion384 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion378 decks440 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion216 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion209 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion139 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion138 decks440 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion91 decks440 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion89 decks440 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion85 decks440 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion80 decks440 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion32 decks440 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion25 decks440 decks
-5%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.5%inclusion24 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion435 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion433 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion432 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion412 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
73%inclusion319 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion289 decks440 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion269 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion266 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion215 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion213 decks440 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion209 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion203 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
45%inclusion198 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion196 decks440 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion189 decks440 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion177 decks440 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion175 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion163 decks440 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
36%inclusion157 decks440 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion148 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion147 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion145 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion140 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion122 decks440 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion118 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion117 decks440 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion114 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion111 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion104 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion102 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion96 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion96 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion96 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion95 decks440 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion87 decks440 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion83 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion68 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion66 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion65 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion65 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion64 decks440 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion52 decks440 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion48 decks440 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion48 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion46 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion46 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion44 decks440 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion44 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion43 decks440 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
10%inclusion43 decks440 decks
-7%synergy