Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander)

Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
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Scheming Silvertongue
15%inclusion83 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
3%synergy
South Wind Avatar
7.6%inclusion127 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.0%inclusion41 decks684 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Zulaport Cutthroat
71%inclusion4.68K decks6.61K decks
48%synergy
Ophiomancer
64%inclusion4.24K decks6.61K decks
47%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
50%inclusion3.31K decks6.61K decks
46%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
56%inclusion3.72K decks6.61K decks
46%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
51%inclusion3.35K decks6.61K decks
44%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
60%inclusion4K decks6.61K decks
43%synergy
Army of the Damned
42%inclusion2.75K decks6.61K decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion4.55K decks6.61K decks
37%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
54%inclusion3.60K decks6.61K decks
35%synergy
Viscera Seer
51%inclusion3.40K decks6.61K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
82%inclusion5.39K decks6.61K decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion4.66K decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
61%inclusion4.07K decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion3.86K decks6.61K decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion3.79K decks6.61K decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
56%inclusion3.70K decks6.61K decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion3.49K decks6.61K decks
31%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion3.30K decks6.61K decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion3.27K decks6.61K decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
49%inclusion3.24K decks6.61K decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion2.91K decks6.61K decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion1.67K decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion1.21K decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1.16K decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion982 decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion445 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion404 decks6.61K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
49%inclusion3.21K decks6.61K decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion2.81K decks6.61K decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
42%inclusion2.79K decks6.61K decks
28%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion2.52K decks6.61K decks
26%synergy
Chittering Witch
38%inclusion2.49K decks6.61K decks
33%synergy
Bloodghast
37%inclusion2.45K decks6.61K decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion2.41K decks6.53K decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
36%inclusion2.35K decks6.61K decks
29%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
33%inclusion2.16K decks6.61K decks
31%synergy
Midnight Reaper
31%inclusion2.05K decks6.61K decks
22%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
30%inclusion2.01K decks6.61K decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion2K decks6.61K decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion1.98K decks6.61K decks
19%synergy
Grave Titan
30%inclusion1.97K decks6.61K decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
30%inclusion1.85K decks6.25K decks
26%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
29%inclusion1.89K decks6.61K decks
20%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
28%inclusion1.82K decks6.61K decks
18%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
27%inclusion1.71K decks6.32K decks
19%synergy
Accursed Marauder
27%inclusion1.76K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Grim Haruspex
26%inclusion1.75K decks6.61K decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion1.70K decks6.53K decks
15%synergy
Nether Traitor
25%inclusion1.67K decks6.61K decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion1.67K decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion1.64K decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion1.57K decks6.61K decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
23%inclusion1.55K decks6.61K decks
20%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
23%inclusion644 decks2.81K decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.61K decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
21%inclusion1.42K decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
19%inclusion1.27K decks6.61K decks
14%synergy
Timeline Culler
18%inclusion622 decks3.52K decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion590 decks3.51K decks
8%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion1.06K decks6.61K decks
13%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion995 decks6.37K decks
8%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.61K decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
15%inclusion999 decks6.61K decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion971 decks6.61K decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion947 decks6.61K decks
10%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion932 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion915 decks6.51K decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion926 decks6.61K decks
9%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
14%inclusion920 decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion911 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion907 decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion904 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Cult Conscript
14%inclusion895 decks6.61K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion890 decks6.61K decks
-9%synergy
Great Unclean One
13%inclusion882 decks6.61K decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion531 decks4.03K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
42%inclusion2.80K decks6.61K decks
17%synergy
Tragic Slip
37%inclusion2.45K decks6.61K decks
17%synergy
Defile
36%inclusion2.35K decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion2.35K decks6.61K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion1.95K decks5.93K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion1.93K decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion1.56K decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Szat's Will
23%inclusion1.55K decks6.61K decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion1.53K decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion1.36K decks6.53K decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.61K decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.61K decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion1.08K decks6.61K decks
-8%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion904 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion827 decks6.61K decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion801 decks6.54K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion807 decks6.61K decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion708 decks6.51K decks
-5%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion716 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion716 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion364 decks3.52K decks
2%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion649 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion635 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion572 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
8.2%inclusion540 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.1%inclusion537 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
8.0%inclusion528 decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.6%inclusion504 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Undying Malice
7.4%inclusion489 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
7.2%inclusion473 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.7%inclusion444 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.6%inclusion435 decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.3%inclusion417 decks6.61K decks
-8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.1%inclusion405 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.7%inclusion379 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.7%inclusion378 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
5.5%inclusion364 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion2.99K decks6.61K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion2.72K decks6.61K decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion2.30K decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Plague of Vermin
33%inclusion2.19K decks6.61K decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion1.89K decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion1.57K decks6.61K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.61K decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion1.39K decks6.61K decks
-4%synergy
Mutilate
21%inclusion1.37K decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion970 decks5.60K decks
1%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion1.02K decks6.61K decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion1K decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion993 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion852 decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion843 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion838 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion812 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion808 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion715 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion682 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion637 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Buried Alive
9.0%inclusion594 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion460 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.5%inclusion31 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Persist
5.4%inclusion358 decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Dread Summons
5.1%inclusion340 decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion2.75K decks6.61K decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion2.15K decks6.61K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion1.55K decks6.61K decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion1.16K decks6.61K decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion958 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion557 decks4.03K decks
-6%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion904 decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion748 decks6.61K decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.3%inclusion480 decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion426 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.5%inclusion362 decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion342 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion2.98K decks6.61K decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
42%inclusion2.79K decks6.61K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion2.74K decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion2.37K decks6.61K decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion1.95K decks6.61K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion1.59K decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion1.46K decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion1.30K decks6.61K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion1.29K decks6.61K decks
8%synergy
Dark Prophecy
19%inclusion1.29K decks6.61K decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion1.20K decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion827 decks5.95K decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion851 decks6.61K decks
10%synergy
Open the Graves
11%inclusion746 decks6.61K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion735 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.8%inclusion580 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.0%inclusion531 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.4%inclusion486 decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.3%inclusion485 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.3%inclusion137 decks1.87K decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.3%inclusion482 decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.8%inclusion402 decks5.95K decks
0%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
6.5%inclusion428 decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.2%inclusion412 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
6.0%inclusion396 decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.6%inclusion372 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.4%inclusion197 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.4%inclusion354 decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
5.2%inclusion345 decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
36%inclusion2.35K decks6.61K decks
22%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.61K decks
12%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.3%inclusion612 decks6.61K decks
7%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion584 decks6.61K decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
7.6%inclusion501 decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion3.78K decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion3.51K decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
43%inclusion2.81K decks6.61K decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion2.51K decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion2.40K decks6.61K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion2.40K decks6.61K decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion2.34K decks6.61K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion2.14K decks6.61K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.61K decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
19%inclusion1.25K decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
15%inclusion966 decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion838 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion794 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion771 decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion711 decks6.53K decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion709 decks6.61K decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.4%inclusion555 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.3%inclusion285 decks3.89K decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.1%inclusion468 decks6.61K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion420 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.0%inclusion395 decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.3%inclusion350 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion186 decks3.52K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion5.36K decks6.61K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion4.19K decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
26%inclusion1.69K decks6.61K decks
3%synergy
Crowded Crypt
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.61K decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion1.26K decks6.61K decks
-10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.61K decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion866 decks6.61K decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion375 decks3.37K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion671 decks6.61K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.8%inclusion584 decks6.61K decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion416 decks6.61K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion369 decks6.61K decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.5%inclusion364 decks6.61K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion6.31K decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion1.93K decks6.61K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.61K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion1.36K decks6.53K decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion915 decks6.51K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion812 decks6.61K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion537 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.6%inclusion435 decks6.61K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.4%inclusion420 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion338 decks6.61K decks
0%synergy