Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander)

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion441 decks2.26K decks
14%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Twilight Diviner
4.3%inclusion53 decks1.23K decks
0%synergy
South Wind Avatar
3.2%inclusion33 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Moonshadow
2.8%inclusion34 decks1.23K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Zulaport Cutthroat
71%inclusion4.53K decks6.35K decks
48%synergy
Ophiomancer
63%inclusion4.03K decks6.35K decks
47%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
50%inclusion3.19K decks6.35K decks
46%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
56%inclusion3.58K decks6.35K decks
46%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
51%inclusion3.24K decks6.35K decks
45%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
61%inclusion3.85K decks6.35K decks
43%synergy
Army of the Damned
42%inclusion2.68K decks6.35K decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion4.38K decks6.35K decks
37%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
54%inclusion3.43K decks6.35K decks
35%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
43%inclusion2.72K decks6.35K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
82%inclusion5.18K decks6.35K decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion4.48K decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
61%inclusion3.88K decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion3.72K decks6.35K decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion3.64K decks6.35K decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
56%inclusion3.59K decks6.35K decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion3.36K decks6.35K decks
31%synergy
Viscera Seer
51%inclusion3.25K decks6.35K decks
34%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion3.17K decks6.35K decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
50%inclusion3.15K decks6.35K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion2.83K decks6.35K decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion1.60K decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion942 decks6.35K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion427 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion389 decks6.35K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
49%inclusion3.11K decks6.35K decks
26%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
49%inclusion3.10K decks6.35K decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
42%inclusion2.68K decks6.35K decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
42%inclusion2.65K decks6.35K decks
27%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion2.42K decks6.35K decks
26%synergy
Chittering Witch
38%inclusion2.41K decks6.35K decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion2.23K decks6.06K decks
24%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion2.30K decks6.35K decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
36%inclusion2.26K decks6.35K decks
29%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
33%inclusion2.09K decks6.35K decks
31%synergy
Midnight Reaper
31%inclusion1.99K decks6.35K decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
31%inclusion1.94K decks6.35K decks
22%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
30%inclusion1.92K decks6.35K decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion1.92K decks6.35K decks
19%synergy
Grave Titan
30%inclusion1.90K decks6.35K decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
30%inclusion1.71K decks5.77K decks
26%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
29%inclusion1.83K decks6.35K decks
21%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
28%inclusion1.80K decks6.35K decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.03K decks
6%synergy
Grim Haruspex
27%inclusion1.70K decks6.35K decks
18%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
26%inclusion1.54K decks5.84K decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion1.59K decks6.06K decks
16%synergy
Nether Traitor
26%inclusion1.63K decks6.35K decks
17%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion1.61K decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion1.60K decks6.35K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion1.53K decks6.35K decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
23%inclusion1.47K decks6.35K decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion1.36K decks6.35K decks
11%synergy
Massacre Wurm
21%inclusion1.36K decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
19%inclusion1.24K decks6.35K decks
15%synergy
Timeline Culler
18%inclusion533 decks3K decks
13%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.35K decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion497 decks2.99K decks
8%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.35K decks
13%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
16%inclusion1K decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
16%inclusion1K decks6.35K decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion917 decks5.89K decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion953 decks6.35K decks
9%synergy
Cult Conscript
14%inclusion909 decks6.35K decks
12%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion908 decks6.35K decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion905 decks6.35K decks
9%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion898 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion898 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion853 decks6.03K decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
14%inclusion891 decks6.35K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion872 decks6.35K decks
-9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion871 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion859 decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Great Unclean One
13%inclusion851 decks6.35K decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
13%inclusion810 decks6.35K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
42%inclusion2.68K decks6.35K decks
17%synergy
Tragic Slip
37%inclusion2.37K decks6.35K decks
17%synergy
Defile
36%inclusion2.26K decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion2.21K decks6.35K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion1.81K decks5.45K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion1.88K decks6.35K decks
7%synergy
Szat's Will
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.35K decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion1.48K decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion1.28K decks6.06K decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.35K decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.35K decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.35K decks
-8%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion831 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion798 decks6.35K decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion751 decks6.06K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion766 decks6.35K decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion697 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion658 decks6.04K decks
-5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion324 decks3K decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion677 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion618 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion610 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Murder
8.8%inclusion556 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion528 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
8.1%inclusion517 decks6.35K decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
7.9%inclusion503 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.6%inclusion483 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Undying Malice
7.2%inclusion459 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion453 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.6%inclusion421 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion415 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.4%inclusion408 decks6.35K decks
-8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.2%inclusion396 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.9%inclusion374 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.8%inclusion369 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
5.3%inclusion334 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion2.87K decks6.35K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion2.59K decks6.35K decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion2.20K decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Plague of Vermin
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.35K decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion1.77K decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.35K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.35K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
21%inclusion1.35K decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion1.32K decks6.35K decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion888 decks5.12K decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion983 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion977 decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion964 decks6.35K decks
7%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion838 decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion818 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion806 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion794 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion790 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion665 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion648 decks6.27K decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion615 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Buried Alive
8.9%inclusion564 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion435 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Persist
5.4%inclusion345 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Dread Summons
5.1%inclusion326 decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Bone Shards
5.0%inclusion320 decks6.35K decks
1%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.0%inclusion319 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion2.65K decks6.35K decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion2.07K decks6.35K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion1.52K decks6.35K decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.35K decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion933 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion869 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion477 decks3.53K decks
-6%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion749 decks6.35K decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.3%inclusion465 decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.6%inclusion420 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.7%inclusion362 decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion326 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion2.87K decks6.35K decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion2.65K decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion2.30K decks6.35K decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion1.85K decks6.35K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion1.55K decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.35K decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.35K decks
9%synergy
Dark Prophecy
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.35K decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion1.16K decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.35K decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion771 decks5.47K decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion822 decks6.35K decks
10%synergy
Open the Graves
12%inclusion734 decks6.35K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion711 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.7%inclusion535 decks6.13K decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion515 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.6%inclusion480 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.4%inclusion470 decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.2%inclusion456 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.1%inclusion387 decks5.47K decks
1%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
6.5%inclusion415 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.3%inclusion402 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
6.1%inclusion386 decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.8%inclusion365 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.7%inclusion359 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.6%inclusion177 decks3.14K decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
5.2%inclusion327 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
5.1%inclusion326 decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
36%inclusion2.26K decks6.35K decks
22%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
16%inclusion991 decks6.35K decks
12%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.4%inclusion598 decks6.35K decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion560 decks6.35K decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
7.8%inclusion496 decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion3.63K decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion3.39K decks6.35K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
43%inclusion2.74K decks6.35K decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion2.45K decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion2.31K decks6.35K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion2.27K decks6.35K decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion2.24K decks6.35K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion2.06K decks6.35K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.35K decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.35K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
15%inclusion932 decks6.35K decks
4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion804 decks6.35K decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion770 decks6.35K decks
6%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion752 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion665 decks6.06K decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion689 decks6.35K decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.7%inclusion550 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion262 decks3.39K decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.2%inclusion459 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion407 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.3%inclusion398 decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.5%inclusion346 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion160 decks3K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion5.16K decks6.35K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion4.02K decks6.35K decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
26%inclusion1.66K decks6.35K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.35K decks
-10%synergy
Crowded Crypt
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.35K decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.35K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion848 decks6.35K decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion306 decks2.84K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion658 decks6.35K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.0%inclusion571 decks6.35K decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion403 decks6.35K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion368 decks6.35K decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.7%inclusion364 decks6.35K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion6.05K decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion1.88K decks6.35K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.35K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion1.28K decks6.06K decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion853 decks6.03K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion794 decks6.35K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion496 decks6.14K decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion415 decks6.35K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.4%inclusion409 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.0%inclusion319 decks6.35K decks
0%synergy