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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Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion120 decks775 decks
15%synergy
Erode
3.5%inclusion9 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.4%inclusion11 decks775 decks
0%synergy
Joined Researchers
1.3%inclusion4 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Trio
0.9%inclusion2 decks217 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3.04K decks4.77K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
56%inclusion2.67K decks4.77K decks
52%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
51%inclusion2.42K decks4.77K decks
49%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.54K decks4.77K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion2.46K decks4.77K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.77K decks
43%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion1.98K decks4.77K decks
40%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.25K decks4.77K decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.77K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.17K decks4.77K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.39K decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion2.95K decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.72K decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.63K decks4.77K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2.38K decks4.77K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.29K decks4.77K decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion2.23K decks4.77K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.77K decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion2.06K decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.77K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion1.75K decks4.77K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion878 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion839 decks4.77K decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion645 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion633 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion517 decks4.77K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion441 decks4.77K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion382 decks4.77K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.61K decks3.95K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
39%inclusion1.86K decks4.77K decks
38%synergy
Chasm Skulker
38%inclusion1.80K decks4.77K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.71K decks4.77K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.77K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion1.52K decks4.77K decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.24K decks3.95K decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion1.40K decks4.63K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.29K decks4.51K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.77K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.33K decks4.77K decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion1.05K decks3.95K decks
21%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.77K decks
24%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.77K decks
23%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
24%inclusion1.17K decks4.77K decks
20%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion377 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.77K decks
19%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.77K decks
19%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.77K decks
21%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion914 decks4.77K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion794 decks4.20K decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion889 decks4.77K decks
14%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion803 decks4.77K decks
16%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion803 decks4.77K decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion800 decks4.77K decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion732 decks4.50K decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion775 decks4.77K decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion739 decks4.77K decks
10%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
15%inclusion411 decks2.69K decks
15%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion711 decks4.77K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion709 decks4.77K decks
-10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion708 decks4.77K decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion688 decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion659 decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion626 decks4.64K decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion621 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion589 decks4.77K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion574 decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion552 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion486 decks4.38K decks
9%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion523 decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion515 decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion511 decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion499 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion444 decks4.60K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.3%inclusion444 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.8%inclusion420 decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.5%inclusion405 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion1.88K decks4.77K decks
13%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion1.71K decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.77K decks
29%synergy
Dream Fracture
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.77K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.37K decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion1.24K decks4.77K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.77K decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion911 decks4.40K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion851 decks4.40K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
19%inclusion885 decks4.77K decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion760 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion759 decks4.77K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion734 decks4.64K decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion694 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion682 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion680 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion643 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion546 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion536 decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion526 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion511 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion511 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion488 decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion449 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Consider
9.3%inclusion444 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion421 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.8%inclusion374 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.7%inclusion367 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.1%inclusion340 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.9%inclusion331 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.4%inclusion305 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion287 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion281 decks4.77K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.8%inclusion276 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.6%inclusion268 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
5.3%inclusion253 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion244 decks4.77K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.1%inclusion242 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.81K decks4.77K decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.77K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.35K decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.77K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion999 decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion877 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion796 decks4.77K decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion778 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion718 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion685 decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion681 decks4.77K decks
12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
12%inclusion567 decks4.77K decks
10%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion566 decks4.77K decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion563 decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion497 decks4.77K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion464 decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion455 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.7%inclusion413 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
8.2%inclusion390 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.0%inclusion332 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.1%inclusion291 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.0%inclusion285 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.7%inclusion274 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.6%inclusion267 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion253 decks4.77K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.77K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion931 decks4.77K decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion902 decks4.77K decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion776 decks4.77K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion774 decks4.77K decks
-4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion724 decks4.77K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion705 decks4.77K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion639 decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion538 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion348 decks3.57K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.0%inclusion429 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.8%inclusion422 decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.2%inclusion393 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.1%inclusion388 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion367 decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.5%inclusion357 decks4.77K decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.0%inclusion336 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion318 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion257 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
38%inclusion1.83K decks4.77K decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37%inclusion1.75K decks4.77K decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion1.69K decks4.77K decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
35%inclusion1.66K decks4.77K decks
31%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.30K decks4.77K decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.77K decks
20%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.77K decks
23%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
21%inclusion1K decks4.77K decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Leader
20%inclusion963 decks4.77K decks
18%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion957 decks4.77K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion844 decks4.38K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
16%inclusion779 decks4.77K decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion710 decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion660 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion660 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion574 decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion545 decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion518 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion468 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion467 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.5%inclusion453 decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion448 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion433 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion409 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.6%inclusion364 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion341 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion339 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion331 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.6%inclusion315 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion310 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.4%inclusion304 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion246 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Monk Class
5.1%inclusion243 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.0%inclusion239 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion566 decks4.77K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion684 decks4.77K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion489 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.1%inclusion386 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion243 decks3.17K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion322 decks4.77K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion3.65K decks4.77K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.43K decks4.77K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.77K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion799 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion593 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion533 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion497 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion486 decks4.77K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion463 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion444 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion429 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion375 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion369 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion350 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion333 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion274 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.61K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion251 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion4.13K decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.09K decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.57K decks4.77K decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion2.99K decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.73K decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
51%inclusion2.42K decks4.77K decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion1.95K decks4.77K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.52K decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion764 decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion678 decks4.77K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion641 decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion214 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.3%inclusion409 decks4.39K decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion281 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion271 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion260 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.69K decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.69K decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.18K decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.52K decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion3.25K decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.53K decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.77K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.77K decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.08K decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion2.08K decks4.77K decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion2.07K decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion1.96K decks4.77K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.77K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.51K decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.37K decks4.77K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.18K decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion1.17K decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion1.16K decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.77K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion961 decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion876 decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion775 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion756 decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion734 decks4.64K decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion677 decks4.77K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion655 decks4.77K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion626 decks4.64K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion532 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion481 decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion470 decks4.77K decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion444 decks4.60K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion455 decks4.77K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion436 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.2%inclusion346 decks4.77K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.2%inclusion346 decks4.77K decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion307 decks4.77K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion287 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.5%inclusion262 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion246 decks4.77K decks
-2%synergy