Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander)

Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
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Scheming Silvertongue
18%inclusion159 decks886 decks
11%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
18%inclusion155 decks873 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion85 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.0%inclusion91 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.1%inclusion55 decks899 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Zulaport Cutthroat
71%inclusion4.78K decks6.74K decks
48%synergy
Ophiomancer
64%inclusion4.34K decks6.74K decks
47%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
50%inclusion3.36K decks6.74K decks
46%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
56%inclusion3.80K decks6.74K decks
46%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
50%inclusion3.40K decks6.74K decks
44%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
60%inclusion4.07K decks6.74K decks
43%synergy
Army of the Damned
41%inclusion2.79K decks6.74K decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion4.63K decks6.74K decks
37%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
54%inclusion3.67K decks6.74K decks
35%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion3.47K decks6.74K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
81%inclusion5.49K decks6.74K decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion4.72K decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
61%inclusion4.14K decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion3.93K decks6.74K decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion3.85K decks6.74K decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
56%inclusion3.77K decks6.74K decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion3.54K decks6.74K decks
30%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion3.37K decks6.74K decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion3.35K decks6.74K decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
49%inclusion3.31K decks6.74K decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion2.93K decks6.74K decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion1.69K decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion1.21K decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1.16K decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion997 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion450 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion401 decks6.74K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
48%inclusion3.24K decks6.74K decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion2.87K decks6.74K decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
42%inclusion2.85K decks6.74K decks
28%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion2.58K decks6.74K decks
26%synergy
Chittering Witch
37%inclusion2.52K decks6.74K decks
33%synergy
Bloodghast
37%inclusion2.51K decks6.74K decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion2.47K decks6.73K decks
23%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
36%inclusion2.41K decks6.74K decks
29%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
33%inclusion2.19K decks6.74K decks
31%synergy
Midnight Reaper
31%inclusion2.08K decks6.74K decks
22%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
30%inclusion2.05K decks6.74K decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion2.03K decks6.74K decks
21%synergy
Grave Titan
30%inclusion2.01K decks6.74K decks
23%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion2K decks6.74K decks
19%synergy
Starscape Cleric
30%inclusion1.91K decks6.45K decks
26%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
28%inclusion1.90K decks6.74K decks
20%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
27%inclusion1.78K decks6.51K decks
19%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
27%inclusion1.84K decks6.74K decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
27%inclusion1.81K decks6.70K decks
5%synergy
Grim Haruspex
26%inclusion1.78K decks6.74K decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion1.75K decks6.73K decks
15%synergy
Nether Traitor
25%inclusion1.70K decks6.74K decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion1.69K decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion1.67K decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion1.60K decks6.74K decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion1.58K decks6.74K decks
20%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
23%inclusion712 decks3.03K decks
17%synergy
Massacre Wurm
21%inclusion1.45K decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion1.44K decks6.74K decks
11%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.74K decks
14%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion652 decks3.73K decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion624 decks3.72K decks
8%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.74K decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.57K decks
8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
15%inclusion1.04K decks6.74K decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.74K decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion975 decks6.74K decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion971 decks6.74K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion946 decks6.71K decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion940 decks6.74K decks
9%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion939 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion936 decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
14%inclusion934 decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion926 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion913 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion901 decks6.74K decks
-9%synergy
Cult Conscript
13%inclusion897 decks6.74K decks
11%synergy
Great Unclean One
13%inclusion891 decks6.74K decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion556 decks4.24K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
42%inclusion2.85K decks6.74K decks
17%synergy
Tragic Slip
37%inclusion2.50K decks6.74K decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion2.41K decks6.74K decks
10%synergy
Defile
36%inclusion2.39K decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2.01K decks6.13K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion1.97K decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion1.60K decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Szat's Will
23%inclusion1.56K decks6.74K decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion1.55K decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion1.41K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1.35K decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
19%inclusion1.30K decks6.74K decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1.16K decks6.74K decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.74K decks
-9%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion923 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion853 decks6.74K decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion823 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion812 decks6.74K decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion732 decks6.71K decks
-5%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion732 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion729 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion381 decks3.73K decks
1%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion672 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion641 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Murder
8.6%inclusion581 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
8.1%inclusion547 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.9%inclusion534 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.8%inclusion528 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
7.8%inclusion525 decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
7.5%inclusion503 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
7.2%inclusion487 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.8%inclusion458 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion435 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.4%inclusion431 decks6.74K decks
-8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.0%inclusion406 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.8%inclusion390 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.7%inclusion386 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
5.6%inclusion379 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion3.04K decks6.74K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion2.76K decks6.74K decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion2.34K decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Plague of Vermin
33%inclusion2.24K decks6.74K decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion1.92K decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion1.59K decks6.74K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion1.44K decks6.74K decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion1.43K decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
21%inclusion1.38K decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1K decks5.80K decks
1%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.74K decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion876 decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion852 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion847 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion820 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion808 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion728 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion689 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion646 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Buried Alive
9.1%inclusion615 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion471 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Persist
5.5%inclusion368 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Dread Summons
5.2%inclusion347 decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion2.78K decks6.74K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion2.17K decks6.74K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion1.57K decks6.74K decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1.17K decks6.74K decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion980 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion588 decks4.24K decks
-6%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion922 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion758 decks6.74K decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.2%inclusion488 decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion429 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.4%inclusion364 decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion342 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion3.02K decks6.74K decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
42%inclusion2.83K decks6.74K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion2.79K decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion2.40K decks6.74K decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion1.98K decks6.74K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion1.61K decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion1.50K decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion1.32K decks6.74K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.74K decks
8%synergy
Dark Prophecy
19%inclusion1.30K decks6.74K decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion1.21K decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1.17K decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion853 decks6.15K decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion865 decks6.74K decks
10%synergy
Open the Graves
11%inclusion751 decks6.74K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion748 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.9%inclusion597 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion544 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.4%inclusion496 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.3%inclusion495 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.3%inclusion156 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.1%inclusion481 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.8%inclusion416 decks6.15K decks
1%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
6.3%inclusion427 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.2%inclusion417 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
5.9%inclusion394 decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.6%inclusion376 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
5.3%inclusion357 decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.2%inclusion353 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.2%inclusion202 decks3.87K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
35%inclusion2.39K decks6.74K decks
22%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.74K decks
12%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.1%inclusion612 decks6.74K decks
7%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion593 decks6.74K decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
7.6%inclusion509 decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion3.84K decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion3.56K decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
42%inclusion2.86K decks6.74K decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion2.56K decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion2.44K decks6.74K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion2.42K decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion2.37K decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion2.17K decks6.74K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion1.43K decks6.74K decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1.16K decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
15%inclusion996 decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion865 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion806 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion786 decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion735 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion719 decks6.74K decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.3%inclusion560 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.3%inclusion298 decks4.10K decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.1%inclusion479 decks6.74K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion423 decks6.74K decks
-2%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.0%inclusion406 decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion196 decks3.73K decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.2%inclusion349 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion5.45K decks6.74K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion4.25K decks6.74K decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion1.71K decks6.74K decks
3%synergy
Crowded Crypt
19%inclusion1.30K decks6.74K decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion1.29K decks6.74K decks
-10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.74K decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion871 decks6.74K decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion397 decks3.58K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion675 decks6.74K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion583 decks6.74K decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.2%inclusion418 decks6.74K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion382 decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.5%inclusion371 decks6.74K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion6.43K decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion1.97K decks6.74K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.48K decks6.74K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion1.41K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion946 decks6.71K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion820 decks6.74K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion554 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion435 decks6.74K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.4%inclusion429 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.0%inclusion338 decks6.74K decks
0%synergy