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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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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South Wind Avatar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Shredder's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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Bitterblossom
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Ophiomancer
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Warren Soultrader
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
39%synergy
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Jet Medallion
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Viscera Seer
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Gravecrawler
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Nether Traitor
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Chittering Witch
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Carrion Feeder
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Bloodghast
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Grim Haruspex
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Grave Titan
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Reaper
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Massacre Wurm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Plaguecrafter
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Cult Conscript
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Defile
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Slip
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Szat's Will
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Malicious Affliction
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Unbury
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Carrion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Zuko's Exile
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Wake the Dead
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Darkness
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Plague of Vermin
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Damnation
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Army of the Damned
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Persist
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Dead of Winter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Eternity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Return
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Zof Consumption
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Orcus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Thornbite Staff
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lifeline
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Grave Venerations
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Attrition
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Carnival of Souls
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blight Mound
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ninja Teen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Open the Graves
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Innistrad
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Castle Locthwain
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Westvale Abbey
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Grotto
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Tomb Fortress
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Swarmyard
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Crowded Crypt
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
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