Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Curious Colossus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Kinbinding
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Collective Inferno
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Unbury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bone-Cairn Butcher
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
75%synergy
Voice of Victory
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
70%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
68%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
63%synergy
Stadium Headliner
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
58%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
57%synergy
All-Out Assault
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Infantry Shield
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
70%inclusion59 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Windcrag Siege
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Will of the Mardu
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Within Range
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Mindblade Render
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Shock Brigade
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Hardened Tactician
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
31%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Devilish Valet
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Kargan Warleader
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Reigning Victor
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Combat Celebrant
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Species Specialist
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Edge
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Goldnight Commander
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Spirit
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Ironwill Forger
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Rushblade Commander
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Secure the Wastes
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Frontline Rush
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Measures
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Worthy Cost
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Electroduplicate
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Mardu Monument
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Halo Fountain
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Reconnaissance
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Thunder of Unity
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Echoing Assault
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
19%synergy
War Effort
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Raid Bombardment
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Fervent Charge
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Great Arashin City
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion70 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion83 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion83 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion83 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion82 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
73%inclusion61 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy