Satoru Umezawa (Commander) - Optimized Ninjutsu

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Armaggon, Future Shark
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Buzz Bots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Squirrelanoids
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Krang & Shredder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Triton Shorestalker
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Slither Blade
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Changeling Outcast
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Invisible Stalker
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Ancient Silver Dragon
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Gudul Lurker
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Lord of the Void
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Void Winnower
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Tormented Soul
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Gingerbrute
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Sakashima's Student
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Seer
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Prosperous Thief
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mindleech Mass
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
It That Betrays
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Thalakos Seer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Nether Traitor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Wrexial, the Risen Deep
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Agent of Treachery
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Refute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
You Are Already Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Stifle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mana Leak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Splinter's Technique
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Extract from Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Cunning Evasion
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rogue Class
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Smoke Shroud
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Darkslick Shores
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Isle
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Soured Springs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
River of Tears
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy