Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
South Wind Avatar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Shredder's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Northampton Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
68%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
66%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Warren Soultrader
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Plague of Vermin
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Crypt Ghast
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Gravecrawler
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Carrion Feeder
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Bloodghast
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Timeline Culler
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Chittering Witch
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Great Unclean One
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Nether Traitor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grave Titan
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Massacre Wurm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Putrid Goblin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Darkstar Augur
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flitter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Culling the Weak
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Saw in Half
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sacrifice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Soul Shatter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Tragic Slip
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Szat's Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Darkness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Army of the Damned
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Worthy Cost
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Animate Dead
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Carnival of Souls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dark Prophecy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Grave Venerations
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Contamination
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blight Mound
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Castle Locthwain
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Westvale Abbey
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Barad-dûr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
24%synergy
The Soul Stone
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crowded Crypt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Cave
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy