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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
TCRI Building
2.8%inclusion5 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Donatello's Technique
2.2%inclusion4 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
2.2%inclusion4 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
2.1%inclusion6 decks291 decks
2%synergy
Brilliance Unleashed
1.7%inclusion3 decks178 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transcendent Message
54%inclusion532 decks989 decks
52%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
54%inclusion531 decks978 decks
51%synergy
Meeting of Minds
51%inclusion503 decks989 decks
49%synergy
Artistic Refusal
49%inclusion487 decks989 decks
48%synergy
Distant Melody
50%inclusion495 decks989 decks
47%synergy
Rowdy Research
45%inclusion447 decks989 decks
44%synergy
Complete the Circuit
45%inclusion449 decks989 decks
44%synergy
Explosive Singularity
45%inclusion443 decks989 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
44%inclusion432 decks989 decks
43%synergy
Perplexing Test
44%inclusion439 decks989 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dig Through Time
47%inclusion463 decks989 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion448 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion445 decks989 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion435 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Chief Engineer
42%inclusion416 decks989 decks
41%synergy
Shatter the Source
42%inclusion411 decks989 decks
41%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion387 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
39%inclusion382 decks989 decks
36%synergy
Reality Heist
38%inclusion380 decks989 decks
38%synergy
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion380 decks989 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion263 decks989 decks
1%synergy
Skirk Prospector
22%inclusion216 decks989 decks
20%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion212 decks989 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion189 decks989 decks
-10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
19%inclusion188 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
15%inclusion147 decks989 decks
13%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion146 decks989 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
14%inclusion136 decks989 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion104 decks942 decks
10%synergy
Devilish Valet
11%inclusion108 decks989 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Terror
11%inclusion105 decks989 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion103 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
10%inclusion102 decks989 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion98 decks989 decks
-8%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion97 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
10%inclusion97 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion92 decks967 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
9.3%inclusion92 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
8.8%inclusion87 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.6%inclusion85 decks989 decks
-4%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
8.5%inclusion84 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.4%inclusion83 decks989 decks
-8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.4%inclusion79 decks946 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.1%inclusion80 decks989 decks
-9%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Fog Bank
7.4%inclusion73 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
7.4%inclusion73 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.3%inclusion69 decks946 decks
6%synergy
Taurean Mauler
7.2%inclusion71 decks989 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.9%inclusion47 decks686 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
6.8%inclusion67 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
6.6%inclusion65 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Sailor
6.1%inclusion60 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Tempest Djinn
6.1%inclusion60 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Mindsparker
5.4%inclusion53 decks989 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
5.4%inclusion53 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.3%inclusion52 decks989 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
5.2%inclusion51 decks989 decks
5%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
5.1%inclusion50 decks989 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
38%inclusion376 decks989 decks
30%synergy
Divergent Transformations
38%inclusion372 decks989 decks
37%synergy
Focus the Mind
37%inclusion276 decks746 decks
36%synergy
Assert Authority
35%inclusion350 decks989 decks
35%synergy
Tears of Rage
35%inclusion347 decks989 decks
35%synergy
Stoke the Flames
31%inclusion311 decks989 decks
31%synergy
Delightful Discovery
31%inclusion295 decks946 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion301 decks989 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
30%inclusion118 decks389 decks
28%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
30%inclusion140 decks466 decks
30%synergy
Synchronized Eviction
29%inclusion282 decks989 decks
28%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion265 decks989 decks
21%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion261 decks989 decks
-9%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion234 decks946 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
24%inclusion102 decks427 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion225 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
21%inclusion202 decks954 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion200 decks989 decks
10%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion169 decks989 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
17%inclusion166 decks989 decks
14%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion163 decks989 decks
11%synergy
Essence Scatter
16%inclusion158 decks989 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion131 decks989 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion117 decks989 decks
-7%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion106 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Into the Roil
11%inclusion104 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion101 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion101 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion96 decks946 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion99 decks989 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Surprise
10%inclusion92 decks946 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion94 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
9.2%inclusion91 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Dive Down
9.0%inclusion89 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
9.0%inclusion89 decks989 decks
-43%synergy
Reality Shift
8.5%inclusion84 decks989 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.4%inclusion83 decks989 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.9%inclusion78 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
7.9%inclusion78 decks989 decks
1%synergy
Pack Attack
7.2%inclusion71 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
6.9%inclusion68 decks989 decks
-17%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.2%inclusion61 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Massive Raid
6.1%inclusion60 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
5.8%inclusion57 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Run Away Together
5.6%inclusion55 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
5.6%inclusion55 decks989 decks
-1%synergy
Syncopate
5.4%inclusion53 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Burn Bright
5.3%inclusion52 decks989 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Pyretic Charge
36%inclusion355 decks989 decks
34%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion329 decks989 decks
28%synergy
Surge to Victory
28%inclusion274 decks989 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion225 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
19%inclusion191 decks989 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
19%inclusion182 decks945 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Fodder
18%inclusion179 decks989 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
15%inclusion144 decks989 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion141 decks989 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion114 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion101 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
9.4%inclusion93 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
9.3%inclusion92 decks989 decks
5%synergy
Hazardous Blast
8.1%inclusion80 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.0%inclusion79 decks989 decks
-25%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.0%inclusion79 decks989 decks
1%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.4%inclusion73 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.1%inclusion70 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.7%inclusion66 decks989 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.4%inclusion63 decks989 decks
-32%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.2%inclusion61 decks989 decks
1%synergy
Divination
5.8%inclusion57 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.5%inclusion54 decks989 decks
-17%synergy
Apex of Power
5.4%inclusion53 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion231 decks989 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion120 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion115 decks989 decks
-17%synergy
Magnifying Glass
9.1%inclusion90 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.7%inclusion76 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.6%inclusion72 decks945 decks
8%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion64 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.2%inclusion61 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion53 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Collective Inferno
21%inclusion81 decks388 decks
19%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion193 decks989 decks
18%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion122 decks989 decks
11%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion116 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Confiscate
11%inclusion108 decks989 decks
11%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion102 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
9.4%inclusion93 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.2%inclusion81 decks989 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.9%inclusion78 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.4%inclusion73 decks989 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion64 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
6.3%inclusion62 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion58 decks989 decks
-2%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
5.8%inclusion57 decks989 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion50 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
13%inclusion126 decks989 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.3%inclusion82 decks989 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
37%inclusion367 decks989 decks
35%synergy
Volatile Fault
28%inclusion272 decks989 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion77 decks989 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion75 decks989 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion59 decks989 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion760 decks989 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
71%inclusion704 decks989 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Sphere
69%inclusion682 decks989 decks
54%synergy
Heraldic Banner
65%inclusion645 decks989 decks
63%synergy
Mind Stone
64%inclusion635 decks989 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion588 decks989 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
59%inclusion587 decks989 decks
51%synergy
Fire Diamond
57%inclusion559 decks989 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Locket
54%inclusion536 decks989 decks
51%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
52%inclusion512 decks989 decks
50%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion511 decks989 decks
-35%synergy
Worn Powerstone
51%inclusion500 decks989 decks
47%synergy
Firemind Vessel
50%inclusion491 decks989 decks
47%synergy
Sisay's Ring
49%inclusion481 decks989 decks
47%synergy
Midnight Clock
48%inclusion479 decks989 decks
38%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
48%inclusion473 decks989 decks
46%synergy
Honored Heirloom
44%inclusion436 decks989 decks
43%synergy
Coveted Jewel
44%inclusion434 decks989 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Lens
43%inclusion426 decks989 decks
41%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
43%inclusion424 decks989 decks
42%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
43%inclusion422 decks989 decks
42%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
42%inclusion415 decks989 decks
40%synergy
Network Terminal
40%inclusion392 decks989 decks
39%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
36%inclusion359 decks989 decks
35%synergy
Coalition Relic
36%inclusion357 decks989 decks
35%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
33%inclusion202 decks606 decks
33%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
33%inclusion328 decks989 decks
32%synergy
Star Compass
30%inclusion301 decks989 decks
29%synergy
Guardian Idol
30%inclusion292 decks989 decks
29%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
29%inclusion288 decks989 decks
28%synergy
Solar Transformer
29%inclusion280 decks978 decks
28%synergy
Planar Atlas
27%inclusion268 decks989 decks
27%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion213 decks881 decks
24%synergy
Ichor Elixir
24%inclusion237 decks989 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion231 decks989 decks
17%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
22%inclusion221 decks989 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion221 decks989 decks
-9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
20%inclusion201 decks989 decks
20%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion129 decks654 decks
19%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion193 decks989 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion192 decks989 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion183 decks989 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
18%inclusion177 decks989 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
16%inclusion161 decks989 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
16%inclusion161 decks989 decks
15%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion98 decks656 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion83 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion141 decks989 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion141 decks989 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion136 decks989 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion988 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion987 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion717 decks989 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion486 decks989 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47%inclusion461 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion460 decks989 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion414 decks989 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion412 decks989 decks
25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
39%inclusion381 decks989 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion372 decks989 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion364 decks989 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion304 decks989 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion294 decks989 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion287 decks989 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion265 decks989 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion247 decks989 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion178 decks989 decks
-41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion152 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion87 decks989 decks
-35%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.2%inclusion71 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.4%inclusion63 decks989 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.2%inclusion61 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.1%inclusion60 decks989 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion59 decks989 decks
3%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.6%inclusion37 decks664 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
5.6%inclusion55 decks989 decks
2%synergy