The Council of Four (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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Krang, the All-Powerful
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorform
2.9%inclusion23 decks804 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
2.7%inclusion22 decks804 decks
-1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
1.7%inclusion14 decks804 decks
0%synergy
Winnowing
1.2%inclusion10 decks804 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
63%inclusion2.97K decks4.67K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
55%inclusion2.58K decks4.67K decks
51%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
51%inclusion2.39K decks4.67K decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.48K decks4.67K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
51%inclusion2.38K decks4.67K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.16K decks4.67K decks
42%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
42%inclusion1.95K decks4.67K decks
41%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.19K decks4.67K decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.67K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.12K decks4.67K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.31K decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion2.88K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.65K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.57K decks4.67K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2.31K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion2.21K decks4.67K decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
47%inclusion2.20K decks4.67K decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion2.15K decks4.67K decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion1.99K decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion1.95K decks4.67K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion876 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion835 decks4.67K decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion636 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion621 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion527 decks4.67K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion430 decks4.67K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion377 decks4.67K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.49K decks3.67K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion1.81K decks4.67K decks
38%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.67K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.67K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35%inclusion1.64K decks4.67K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.67K decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.13K decks3.67K decks
28%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.35K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.67K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.23K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion962 decks3.67K decks
21%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.67K decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion307 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.67K decks
19%synergy
Valiant Knight
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.67K decks
21%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion907 decks4.67K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion747 decks3.92K decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion877 decks4.67K decks
14%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion809 decks4.67K decks
16%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion791 decks4.67K decks
16%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion770 decks4.67K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion696 decks4.22K decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion761 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion381 decks2.40K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion733 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion722 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion719 decks4.67K decks
-10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion693 decks4.67K decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion693 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion658 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion578 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion618 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion597 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion581 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion557 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion525 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion454 decks4.10K decks
9%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion513 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion512 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion505 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion411 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.3%inclusion436 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
9.0%inclusion422 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.6%inclusion404 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion1.80K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.67K decks
30%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
31%inclusion1.45K decks4.67K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion851 decks4.12K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion797 decks4.12K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
19%inclusion882 decks4.67K decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion750 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion675 decks4.36K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion721 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion668 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion663 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion657 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion630 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion535 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion526 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion518 decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion503 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion495 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion484 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion452 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion444 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.9%inclusion416 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.8%inclusion363 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion359 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.3%inclusion340 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.0%inclusion327 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.6%inclusion310 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion282 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.0%inclusion281 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion281 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.8%inclusion269 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
5.3%inclusion249 decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion239 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Hindering Light
5.1%inclusion239 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.77K decks4.67K decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.67K decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion1.15K decks4.67K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion976 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion864 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion790 decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion766 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion709 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion676 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion669 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion567 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion565 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion562 decks4.67K decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion505 decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion444 decks4.57K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion440 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.8%inclusion413 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
8.6%inclusion403 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.0%inclusion325 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.3%inclusion294 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.0%inclusion280 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.9%inclusion275 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.6%inclusion263 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion253 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion905 decks4.67K decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion867 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion759 decks4.67K decks
-4%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion741 decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion718 decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion686 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion639 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion523 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion322 decks3.28K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.9%inclusion418 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.8%inclusion410 decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.1%inclusion379 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.7%inclusion359 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.6%inclusion357 decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion333 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.1%inclusion332 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.8%inclusion318 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.2%inclusion244 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
5.0%inclusion234 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.67K decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
36%inclusion1.70K decks4.67K decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion1.66K decks4.67K decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
34%inclusion1.60K decks4.67K decks
31%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.67K decks
25%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.67K decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion1K decks4.67K decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion966 decks4.67K decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
21%inclusion963 decks4.67K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion790 decks4.10K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion779 decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion707 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion645 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion632 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion568 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
12%inclusion543 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion493 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion456 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion452 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.5%inclusion442 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.2%inclusion432 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion423 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.7%inclusion405 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.8%inclusion363 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.2%inclusion336 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion330 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.0%inclusion327 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.9%inclusion322 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion313 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.7%inclusion311 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.5%inclusion256 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.3%inclusion248 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Monk Class
5.2%inclusion242 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion568 decks4.67K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion669 decks4.67K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion470 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion374 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.6%inclusion219 decks2.88K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.6%inclusion310 decks4.67K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.58K decks4.67K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.67K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.67K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion781 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion586 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion531 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion492 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion491 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion463 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.5%inclusion443 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion423 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.8%inclusion364 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion359 decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion345 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion334 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.8%inclusion271 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion246 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion4.06K decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.02K decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.50K decks4.67K decks
33%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion2.94K decks4.67K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.67K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
52%inclusion2.42K decks4.67K decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion1.94K decks4.67K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion1.47K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion775 decks4.67K decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion681 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion646 decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion181 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.3%inclusion383 decks4.11K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion277 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion272 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion254 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.59K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.59K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion4.10K decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.46K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion3.18K decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.48K decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion2.14K decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion2.08K decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion2.06K decks4.67K decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.04K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.02K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion1.98K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion1.89K decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.67K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion981 decks3.90K decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.67K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion942 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion839 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion774 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion748 decks4.67K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion675 decks4.36K decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion641 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion637 decks4.67K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion578 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion517 decks4.67K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion474 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion411 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion440 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Tundra
9.4%inclusion438 decks4.67K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion433 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.4%inclusion346 decks4.67K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.2%inclusion338 decks4.67K decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion309 decks4.67K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion282 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.6%inclusion260 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion246 decks4.67K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion241 decks4.67K decks
-2%synergy