The Council of Four (Commander)

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
Erode
7.9%inclusion62 decks787 decks
2%synergy
King T'Challa
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.5%inclusion42 decks762 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.1%inclusion34 decks822 decks
3%synergy
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
2.6%inclusion3 decks117 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3.09K decks4.84K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
57%inclusion2.76K decks4.84K decks
53%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.57K decks4.84K decks
48%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
50%inclusion2.42K decks4.84K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion2.52K decks4.84K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.84K decks
42%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.28K decks4.84K decks
40%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion1.98K decks4.84K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.20K decks4.84K decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.84K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.45K decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion3.02K decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.77K decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.69K decks4.84K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion2.47K decks4.84K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.33K decks4.84K decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion2.28K decks4.84K decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.84K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion2.13K decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion2.06K decks4.84K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion1.76K decks4.84K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion1.14K decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion877 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion846 decks4.84K decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion645 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion637 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion523 decks4.84K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion451 decks4.84K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion375 decks4.84K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.75K decks4.28K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.84K decks
39%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.84K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
35%inclusion1.72K decks4.84K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.84K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
31%inclusion1.52K decks4.84K decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.28K decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.84K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.84K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.84K decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.35K decks4.84K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion1.17K decks4.28K decks
22%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
26%inclusion1.24K decks4.84K decks
21%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.84K decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.84K decks
23%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion478 decks2.05K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.09K decks4.84K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.84K decks
20%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion997 decks4.84K decks
18%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion995 decks4.84K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion854 decks4.53K decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion904 decks4.84K decks
14%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion901 decks4.84K decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion829 decks4.84K decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion804 decks4.84K decks
15%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
16%inclusion799 decks4.84K decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion789 decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion765 decks4.84K decks
13%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion478 decks3.05K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion749 decks4.84K decks
10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion732 decks4.84K decks
14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion179 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
14%inclusion702 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion690 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion683 decks4.84K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion673 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion629 decks4.84K decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion613 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion588 decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion575 decks4.84K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion561 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion529 decks4.84K decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion513 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
10%inclusion508 decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion496 decks4.84K decks
-0%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion476 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion472 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.8%inclusion425 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.4%inclusion407 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion1.95K decks4.84K decks
14%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.71K decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.84K decks
28%synergy
Dream Fracture
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.84K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.30K decks4.84K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.84K decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion985 decks4.73K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion927 decks4.73K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
18%inclusion874 decks4.84K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion805 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion796 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion747 decks4.84K decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion740 decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion712 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion701 decks4.84K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion651 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion553 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion545 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion533 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion528 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion527 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion481 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion449 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.9%inclusion429 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion419 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.0%inclusion388 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.5%inclusion361 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.2%inclusion350 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.6%inclusion321 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion304 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion298 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.7%inclusion277 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion269 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.5%inclusion264 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.2%inclusion252 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion245 decks4.84K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.84K decks4.84K decks
23%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.40K decks4.84K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.84K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion894 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
16%inclusion786 decks4.84K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion784 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion720 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion697 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion687 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion573 decks4.84K decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion551 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion549 decks4.84K decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion485 decks4.84K decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion472 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion467 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.1%inclusion394 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.5%inclusion365 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.7%inclusion325 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.9%inclusion285 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.8%inclusion281 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion278 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion260 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion255 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.84K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion950 decks4.84K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion929 decks4.84K decks
-6%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion806 decks4.84K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion790 decks4.84K decks
-4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion729 decks4.84K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion725 decks4.84K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion627 decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion547 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion372 decks3.91K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.0%inclusion435 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.9%inclusion429 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion424 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.4%inclusion407 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion400 decks4.84K decks
-0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion379 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.9%inclusion336 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion323 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion263 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.84K decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37%inclusion1.78K decks4.84K decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
36%inclusion1.73K decks4.84K decks
32%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion1.70K decks4.84K decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.32K decks4.84K decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.23K decks4.84K decks
21%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
24%inclusion1.15K decks4.84K decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion993 decks4.84K decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion977 decks4.84K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Leader
19%inclusion941 decks4.84K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion903 decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
16%inclusion759 decks4.84K decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion697 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion680 decks4.84K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion678 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion581 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion554 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion538 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion482 decks4.84K decks
-0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion465 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
9.3%inclusion450 decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion441 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion433 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.7%inclusion423 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.4%inclusion360 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.2%inclusion350 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.0%inclusion341 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.9%inclusion336 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion311 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.4%inclusion310 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.7%inclusion274 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion260 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion561 decks4.84K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion676 decks4.84K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion486 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion387 decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.8%inclusion274 decks3.52K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.6%inclusion322 decks4.84K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.71K decks4.84K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.47K decks4.84K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion1.43K decks4.84K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion823 decks4.84K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion609 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion535 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion503 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion480 decks4.84K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion469 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion446 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.9%inclusion433 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion384 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.9%inclusion382 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion344 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion342 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion274 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.5%inclusion110 decks2.01K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion252 decks4.84K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.18K decks4.84K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.14K decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion3.60K decks4.84K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion3K decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.76K decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion2.40K decks4.84K decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.84K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.55K decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion764 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion647 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion604 decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion270 decks2.56K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion455 decks4.72K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.8%inclusion280 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion279 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion254 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.76K decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.76K decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.24K decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.57K decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.35K decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.57K decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion2.31K decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion2.15K decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion2.15K decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.14K decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion2.08K decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion2.06K decks4.84K decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.84K decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.65K decks4.84K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.56K decks4.84K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.43K decks4.84K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion1.17K decks4.52K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.09K decks4.84K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion980 decks4.84K decks
-0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion927 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion796 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion775 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion759 decks4.84K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion700 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion673 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion650 decks4.84K decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion519 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion487 decks4.84K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion472 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion472 decks4.84K decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion472 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion462 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.0%inclusion341 decks4.84K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.7%inclusion323 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion315 decks4.84K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion298 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion253 decks4.84K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion251 decks4.84K decks
-2%synergy