Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Budget

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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
Donatello's Technique
2.0%inclusion3 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Brilliance Unleashed
2.0%inclusion3 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
1.5%inclusion4 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Ooze Spill
1.3%inclusion2 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Retro-Mutation
1.3%inclusion2 decks150 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transcendent Message
55%inclusion538 decks971 decks
53%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
55%inclusion531 decks957 decks
52%synergy
Meeting of Minds
53%inclusion516 decks971 decks
52%synergy
Artistic Refusal
51%inclusion496 decks971 decks
50%synergy
Distant Melody
51%inclusion500 decks971 decks
48%synergy
Rowdy Research
47%inclusion455 decks971 decks
46%synergy
Complete the Circuit
47%inclusion459 decks971 decks
46%synergy
Explosive Singularity
46%inclusion451 decks971 decks
45%synergy
Perplexing Test
46%inclusion443 decks971 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
45%inclusion433 decks971 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion469 decks971 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion455 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion448 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion437 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Chief Engineer
43%inclusion421 decks971 decks
42%synergy
Shatter the Source
43%inclusion417 decks971 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Vision
40%inclusion389 decks971 decks
37%synergy
Resculpt
40%inclusion384 decks971 decks
32%synergy
Reality Heist
39%inclusion383 decks971 decks
39%synergy
Divergent Transformations
39%inclusion378 decks971 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion252 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Skirk Prospector
22%inclusion217 decks971 decks
20%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion201 decks971 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion187 decks971 decks
-10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
19%inclusion184 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
15%inclusion143 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion142 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
15%inclusion141 decks971 decks
11%synergy
Devilish Valet
11%inclusion107 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion99 decks920 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Terror
10%inclusion98 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion97 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion97 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
10%inclusion97 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion96 decks971 decks
-8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
9.3%inclusion90 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.2%inclusion87 decks944 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
8.9%inclusion86 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.5%inclusion83 decks971 decks
-8%synergy
Junk Winder
8.5%inclusion83 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion81 decks971 decks
-9%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
8.2%inclusion80 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.2%inclusion76 decks924 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.0%inclusion78 decks971 decks
-5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.4%inclusion44 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
7.1%inclusion69 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
6.9%inclusion64 decks924 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
6.9%inclusion67 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Taurean Mauler
6.8%inclusion66 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
6.5%inclusion63 decks971 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.3%inclusion42 decks669 decks
1%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
6.2%inclusion60 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.0%inclusion58 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Tempest Djinn
5.9%inclusion57 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Sailor
5.9%inclusion57 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
5.3%inclusion51 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Mindsparker
5.3%inclusion51 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.1%inclusion50 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion376 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Focus the Mind
38%inclusion273 decks726 decks
36%synergy
Assert Authority
37%inclusion355 decks971 decks
36%synergy
Tears of Rage
36%inclusion349 decks971 decks
36%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
32%inclusion146 decks452 decks
32%synergy
Delightful Discovery
32%inclusion297 decks924 decks
32%synergy
Stoke the Flames
32%inclusion310 decks971 decks
31%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
32%inclusion119 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion289 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Synchronized Eviction
30%inclusion287 decks971 decks
29%synergy
Silundi Vision
28%inclusion269 decks971 decks
22%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion252 decks971 decks
-10%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion227 decks924 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
24%inclusion101 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion220 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
22%inclusion204 decks932 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion201 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Keep Watch
18%inclusion170 decks971 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion156 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion153 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
16%inclusion152 decks971 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion124 decks971 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion117 decks971 decks
-7%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion108 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion100 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion100 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion95 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion94 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion89 decks924 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Surprise
9.4%inclusion87 decks924 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
9.4%inclusion91 decks971 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
9.1%inclusion88 decks971 decks
-43%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion88 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Dive Down
8.8%inclusion85 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion84 decks971 decks
-5%synergy
Rewind
8.2%inclusion80 decks971 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.1%inclusion79 decks971 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.0%inclusion78 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Pack Attack
7.5%inclusion73 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion68 decks971 decks
-16%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.3%inclusion61 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Massive Raid
6.1%inclusion59 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
5.8%inclusion56 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Quick Study
5.7%inclusion55 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Burn Bright
5.4%inclusion52 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Pyretic Charge
37%inclusion356 decks968 decks
35%synergy
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion331 decks971 decks
29%synergy
Surge to Victory
28%inclusion276 decks971 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion226 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
19%inclusion187 decks971 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
19%inclusion175 decks923 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Fodder
18%inclusion172 decks971 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion136 decks971 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion133 decks971 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion106 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion105 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
9.2%inclusion89 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
8.8%inclusion85 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.9%inclusion77 decks971 decks
-25%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.9%inclusion77 decks971 decks
1%synergy
Hazardous Blast
7.7%inclusion75 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.5%inclusion73 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.2%inclusion70 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.6%inclusion64 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.2%inclusion60 decks971 decks
1%synergy
Divination
6.0%inclusion58 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion57 decks971 decks
-32%synergy
Apex of Power
5.7%inclusion55 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.1%inclusion50 decks971 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion229 decks971 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion119 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion111 decks971 decks
-18%synergy
Magnifying Glass
9.1%inclusion88 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.8%inclusion76 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.7%inclusion27 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.5%inclusion69 decks923 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.6%inclusion64 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.1%inclusion59 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion50 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion370 decks971 decks
30%synergy
Collective Inferno
21%inclusion79 decks374 decks
19%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion190 decks971 decks
18%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion116 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion115 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Confiscate
10%inclusion100 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion97 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
10%inclusion93 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.1%inclusion79 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.5%inclusion73 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.3%inclusion71 decks971 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.7%inclusion65 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion59 decks971 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
6.1%inclusion59 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
5.7%inclusion55 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
13%inclusion127 decks971 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.2%inclusion80 decks971 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
38%inclusion373 decks971 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Fault
28%inclusion273 decks971 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion77 decks971 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion70 decks971 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion59 decks971 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion752 decks971 decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
72%inclusion696 decks971 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Sphere
70%inclusion675 decks971 decks
54%synergy
Heraldic Banner
66%inclusion639 decks971 decks
64%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion634 decks971 decks
41%synergy
Sky Diamond
61%inclusion589 decks971 decks
52%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion586 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
58%inclusion561 decks971 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Locket
55%inclusion536 decks971 decks
52%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
52%inclusion508 decks971 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion505 decks971 decks
-34%synergy
Worn Powerstone
52%inclusion503 decks971 decks
48%synergy
Firemind Vessel
50%inclusion490 decks971 decks
47%synergy
Midnight Clock
50%inclusion482 decks971 decks
39%synergy
Sisay's Ring
49%inclusion479 decks971 decks
48%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
49%inclusion474 decks971 decks
47%synergy
Honored Heirloom
45%inclusion437 decks971 decks
44%synergy
Coveted Jewel
45%inclusion436 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Prismatic Lens
44%inclusion428 decks971 decks
42%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
43%inclusion419 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
43%inclusion419 decks971 decks
42%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
43%inclusion414 decks971 decks
41%synergy
Network Terminal
40%inclusion393 decks971 decks
40%synergy
Coalition Relic
37%inclusion363 decks971 decks
36%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
37%inclusion360 decks971 decks
36%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
34%inclusion202 decks591 decks
34%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
34%inclusion329 decks971 decks
33%synergy
Star Compass
31%inclusion300 decks971 decks
30%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
31%inclusion298 decks971 decks
29%synergy
Guardian Idol
30%inclusion294 decks971 decks
30%synergy
Solar Transformer
29%inclusion279 decks957 decks
29%synergy
Planar Atlas
28%inclusion274 decks971 decks
28%synergy
Ichor Elixir
25%inclusion238 decks971 decks
24%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion207 decks860 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion229 decks971 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion224 decks971 decks
-8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
23%inclusion224 decks971 decks
23%synergy
Bandit's Haul
20%inclusion199 decks971 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion197 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion126 decks636 decks
19%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion191 decks971 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion187 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
18%inclusion171 decks971 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
16%inclusion160 decks971 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
16%inclusion156 decks971 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion83 decks554 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion95 decks638 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion139 decks971 decks
-22%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion135 decks971 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion131 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion970 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion969 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion713 decks971 decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion489 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion467 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion458 decks971 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion417 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion412 decks971 decks
26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion365 decks971 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion364 decks971 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion362 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion305 decks971 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion299 decks971 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion282 decks971 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
28%inclusion269 decks971 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
24%inclusion231 decks971 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion179 decks971 decks
-41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion152 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion85 decks971 decks
-35%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.8%inclusion66 decks971 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion64 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion63 decks971 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.0%inclusion58 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Highland Lake
5.7%inclusion55 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion54 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.1%inclusion50 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.1%inclusion33 decks646 decks
2%synergy