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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
7.8%inclusion58 decks739 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.9%inclusion42 decks712 decks
4%synergy
King T'Challa
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.1%inclusion32 decks775 decks
3%synergy
Professor Hulk
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
64%inclusion3.09K decks4.83K decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
57%inclusion2.75K decks4.83K decks
53%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion2.57K decks4.83K decks
48%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
50%inclusion2.41K decks4.83K decks
48%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion2.51K decks4.83K decks
46%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.83K decks
42%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion2.27K decks4.83K decks
40%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
41%inclusion1.98K decks4.83K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
45%inclusion2.19K decks4.83K decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.83K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion3.43K decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion3K decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion2.76K decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion2.68K decks4.83K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion2.47K decks4.83K decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion2.33K decks4.83K decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion2.28K decks4.83K decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion2.21K decks4.83K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion2.13K decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion2.05K decks4.83K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion1.76K decks4.83K decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion873 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion843 decks4.83K decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion642 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion637 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion522 decks4.83K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion447 decks4.83K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.8%inclusion378 decks4.83K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion1.74K decks4.25K decks
37%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion1.92K decks4.83K decks
39%synergy
Chasm Skulker
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.83K decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.83K decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.83K decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
31%inclusion1.52K decks4.83K decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
31%inclusion1.33K decks4.25K decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.83K decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.80K decks
28%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
28%inclusion1.36K decks4.83K decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion1.35K decks4.83K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion1.16K decks4.25K decks
22%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
25%inclusion1.23K decks4.83K decks
21%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.83K decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.83K decks
23%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion471 decks2.01K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion1.08K decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.83K decks
20%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
21%inclusion1K decks4.83K decks
18%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion999 decks4.83K decks
19%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion849 decks4.50K decks
16%synergy
Detective of the Month
19%inclusion906 decks4.83K decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion898 decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion827 decks4.83K decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion804 decks4.83K decks
15%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
16%inclusion794 decks4.83K decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion784 decks4.80K decks
14%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion765 decks4.83K decks
13%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
16%inclusion471 decks3.01K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion746 decks4.83K decks
10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
15%inclusion733 decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion703 decks4.83K decks
12%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion172 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion692 decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion685 decks4.83K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion668 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion625 decks4.83K decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion608 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Faith
12%inclusion584 decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion572 decks4.83K decks
10%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion558 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
11%inclusion530 decks4.83K decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
11%inclusion511 decks4.68K decks
8%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion512 decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion499 decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion483 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion472 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.7%inclusion422 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.5%inclusion410 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion1.95K decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.71K decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
30%inclusion1.47K decks4.83K decks
28%synergy
Dream Fracture
30%inclusion1.45K decks4.83K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion1.29K decks4.83K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.83K decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion980 decks4.70K decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion917 decks4.70K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
18%inclusion877 decks4.83K decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion800 decks4.83K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion789 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion747 decks4.83K decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion732 decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion713 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion694 decks4.83K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion652 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion551 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion545 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion531 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion527 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion525 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion483 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion450 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.9%inclusion429 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion417 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.0%inclusion386 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.5%inclusion362 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.2%inclusion349 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.7%inclusion322 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion304 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion297 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.7%inclusion277 decks4.83K decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
5.5%inclusion267 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.5%inclusion266 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.2%inclusion253 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion1.84K decks4.83K decks
23%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion1.40K decks4.83K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.83K decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion892 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
16%inclusion784 decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion779 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion720 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion701 decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion689 decks4.83K decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
12%inclusion571 decks4.83K decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion553 decks4.83K decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion550 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion489 decks4.83K decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion471 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion469 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
8.2%inclusion398 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.6%inclusion368 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.7%inclusion324 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.9%inclusion286 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.8%inclusion279 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion278 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion261 decks4.83K decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion256 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.83K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion948 decks4.83K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion931 decks4.83K decks
-6%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion799 decks4.83K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion789 decks4.83K decks
-4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion725 decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion722 decks4.83K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion626 decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion543 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion370 decks3.87K decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.9%inclusion432 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.9%inclusion429 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.7%inclusion420 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.4%inclusion404 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.2%inclusion395 decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion378 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.9%inclusion333 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.6%inclusion320 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion262 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
37%inclusion1.80K decks4.83K decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37%inclusion1.78K decks4.83K decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.83K decks
32%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion1.69K decks4.83K decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
27%inclusion1.32K decks4.83K decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1.23K decks4.83K decks
21%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
24%inclusion1.15K decks4.83K decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion990 decks4.83K decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion984 decks4.83K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Leader
20%inclusion945 decks4.83K decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion900 decks4.68K decks
16%synergy
Solitary Confinement
16%inclusion759 decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion703 decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion680 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion678 decks4.83K decks
-2%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion581 decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion551 decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion532 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion479 decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion468 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
9.2%inclusion447 decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion439 decks4.83K decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.0%inclusion435 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.7%inclusion423 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.5%inclusion363 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.2%inclusion349 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion342 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.0%inclusion339 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion311 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.3%inclusion307 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.8%inclusion280 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion253 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion558 decks4.83K decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion679 decks4.83K decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion484 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion387 decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion269 decks3.48K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.6%inclusion321 decks4.83K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion3.70K decks4.83K decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion1.47K decks4.83K decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.83K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion812 decks4.83K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion598 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion533 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion501 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion481 decks4.83K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion468 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion446 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion433 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.9%inclusion384 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion383 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion343 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion343 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion275 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion110 decks1.97K decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion252 decks4.83K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.18K decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.14K decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3.60K decks4.83K decks
33%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion3K decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion2.76K decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion2.40K decks4.83K decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion1.93K decks4.83K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.54K decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion760 decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion652 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion609 decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion268 decks2.53K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion450 decks4.69K decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion279 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.8%inclusion279 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion254 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.75K decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.75K decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion4.22K decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion3.56K decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion3.33K decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion2.57K decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion2.29K decks4.83K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion2.15K decks4.83K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion2.13K decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion2.13K decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion2.08K decks4.83K decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion2.05K decks4.83K decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion1.65K decks4.83K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.55K decks4.83K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.83K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion1.16K decks4.48K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.83K decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion971 decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion913 decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion789 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion774 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion763 decks4.83K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion702 decks4.83K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion668 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion654 decks4.83K decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion523 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion480 decks4.83K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion474 decks4.83K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion472 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion469 decks4.83K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.5%inclusion459 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.0%inclusion340 decks4.83K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.8%inclusion328 decks4.83K decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion310 decks4.83K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion297 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.3%inclusion254 decks4.83K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion248 decks4.83K decks
-2%synergy