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
Harmonized Crescendo
30%inclusion104 decks342 decks
28%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
25%inclusion95 decks382 decks
24%synergy
Collective Inferno
20%inclusion67 decks341 decks
18%synergy
Rimefire Torque
8.5%inclusion27 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.7%inclusion26 decks339 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transcendent Message
56%inclusion532 decks952 decks
54%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
55%inclusion515 decks935 decks
52%synergy
Meeting of Minds
53%inclusion509 decks952 decks
52%synergy
Artistic Refusal
51%inclusion488 decks952 decks
50%synergy
Distant Melody
52%inclusion491 decks952 decks
48%synergy
Rowdy Research
47%inclusion443 decks952 decks
46%synergy
Complete the Circuit
47%inclusion451 decks952 decks
46%synergy
Explosive Singularity
46%inclusion440 decks952 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
45%inclusion428 decks952 decks
44%synergy
Perplexing Test
45%inclusion429 decks952 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion456 decks952 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion443 decks952 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion440 decks952 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion423 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Chief Engineer
44%inclusion417 decks952 decks
43%synergy
Shatter the Source
43%inclusion405 decks952 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Vision
40%inclusion380 decks952 decks
37%synergy
Resculpt
40%inclusion377 decks952 decks
32%synergy
Reality Heist
39%inclusion374 decks952 decks
39%synergy
Divergent Transformations
39%inclusion371 decks952 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion248 decks952 decks
0%synergy
Skirk Prospector
23%inclusion215 decks952 decks
21%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion199 decks952 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion188 decks952 decks
-9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
19%inclusion183 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
15%inclusion141 decks952 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
15%inclusion140 decks952 decks
12%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion140 decks952 decks
13%synergy
Devilish Valet
11%inclusion106 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion98 decks898 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion96 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
10%inclusion96 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Terror
10%inclusion95 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion95 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion91 decks952 decks
-8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
9.2%inclusion88 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.0%inclusion83 decks922 decks
-12%synergy
Junk Winder
8.6%inclusion82 decks952 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
8.6%inclusion82 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.6%inclusion82 decks952 decks
-8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.2%inclusion74 decks902 decks
7%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
8.2%inclusion78 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.1%inclusion77 decks952 decks
-9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.0%inclusion76 decks952 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
7.1%inclusion68 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
6.9%inclusion62 decks902 decks
6%synergy
Taurean Mauler
6.8%inclusion65 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
6.7%inclusion64 decks952 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.5%inclusion42 decks642 decks
1%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
6.3%inclusion60 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
6.1%inclusion58 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
5.8%inclusion55 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Sailor
5.7%inclusion54 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Tempest Djinn
5.7%inclusion54 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Mindsparker
5.4%inclusion51 decks952 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
5.1%inclusion49 decks952 decks
5%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
5.0%inclusion48 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.0%inclusion48 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Negate
38%inclusion366 decks952 decks
5%synergy
Focus the Mind
38%inclusion264 decks700 decks
36%synergy
Assert Authority
36%inclusion344 decks952 decks
36%synergy
Tears of Rage
36%inclusion342 decks952 decks
36%synergy
Delightful Discovery
32%inclusion290 decks902 decks
32%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
32%inclusion134 decks420 decks
31%synergy
Stoke the Flames
32%inclusion303 decks952 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion283 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Synchronized Eviction
29%inclusion278 decks952 decks
29%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion253 decks952 decks
21%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion250 decks952 decks
-9%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion222 decks902 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion215 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
21%inclusion192 decks909 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion188 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Keep Watch
18%inclusion172 decks952 decks
17%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion155 decks952 decks
13%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion150 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
15%inclusion147 decks952 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion122 decks952 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion111 decks952 decks
-7%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion107 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion94 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion93 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion93 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion87 decks902 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion91 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Surprise
9.2%inclusion83 decks902 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion87 decks952 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
9.0%inclusion86 decks952 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.6%inclusion82 decks952 decks
-44%synergy
Dive Down
8.5%inclusion81 decks952 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
8.5%inclusion81 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion79 decks952 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.9%inclusion75 decks952 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.9%inclusion75 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Pack Attack
7.1%inclusion68 decks952 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
6.9%inclusion66 decks952 decks
-16%synergy
Massive Raid
6.2%inclusion59 decks952 decks
6%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
5.8%inclusion55 decks949 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
5.7%inclusion54 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Burn Bright
5.7%inclusion54 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
5.5%inclusion52 decks952 decks
-1%synergy
Run Away Together
5.0%inclusion48 decks952 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Pyretic Charge
37%inclusion348 decks946 decks
35%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion329 decks952 decks
30%synergy
Surge to Victory
29%inclusion272 decks952 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion216 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
19%inclusion174 decks901 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Revelation
19%inclusion179 decks952 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Fodder
18%inclusion168 decks952 decks
15%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion132 decks952 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion131 decks952 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion106 decks952 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion102 decks952 decks
7%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
8.8%inclusion84 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
8.3%inclusion79 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.2%inclusion78 decks952 decks
1%synergy
Hazardous Blast
8.2%inclusion78 decks952 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion73 decks952 decks
-25%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.6%inclusion72 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.2%inclusion69 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.8%inclusion65 decks952 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion58 decks952 decks
0%synergy
Divination
5.9%inclusion56 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Apex of Power
5.7%inclusion54 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.6%inclusion53 decks952 decks
-33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion226 decks952 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion116 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion110 decks952 decks
-17%synergy
Magnifying Glass
9.1%inclusion87 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.8%inclusion74 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.4%inclusion67 decks901 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion64 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.0%inclusion57 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion363 decks952 decks
30%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion192 decks952 decks
19%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion114 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion113 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Confiscate
10%inclusion99 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
10%inclusion93 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion92 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.8%inclusion74 decks952 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.6%inclusion72 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.5%inclusion71 decks952 decks
-8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.8%inclusion65 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
6.5%inclusion62 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.2%inclusion59 decks952 decks
-2%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
6.0%inclusion57 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
13%inclusion126 decks952 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.0%inclusion76 decks952 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
38%inclusion360 decks952 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Fault
28%inclusion266 decks952 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion73 decks952 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion71 decks952 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.2%inclusion59 decks952 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion736 decks952 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
72%inclusion686 decks952 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Sphere
70%inclusion663 decks952 decks
54%synergy
Heraldic Banner
65%inclusion623 decks952 decks
64%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion618 decks952 decks
41%synergy
Sky Diamond
61%inclusion578 decks952 decks
52%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion574 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
58%inclusion548 decks952 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Locket
55%inclusion528 decks952 decks
52%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
53%inclusion502 decks952 decks
51%synergy
Worn Powerstone
52%inclusion499 decks952 decks
49%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion491 decks952 decks
-35%synergy
Firemind Vessel
51%inclusion484 decks952 decks
48%synergy
Sisay's Ring
49%inclusion471 decks952 decks
48%synergy
Midnight Clock
49%inclusion468 decks952 decks
38%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
49%inclusion467 decks952 decks
47%synergy
Honored Heirloom
46%inclusion436 decks952 decks
45%synergy
Coveted Jewel
45%inclusion430 decks952 decks
43%synergy
Prismatic Lens
44%inclusion420 decks952 decks
42%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
43%inclusion414 decks952 decks
43%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
43%inclusion414 decks952 decks
43%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
42%inclusion403 decks952 decks
40%synergy
Network Terminal
40%inclusion385 decks952 decks
40%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
37%inclusion354 decks952 decks
36%synergy
Coalition Relic
37%inclusion351 decks952 decks
36%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
35%inclusion329 decks952 decks
34%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
33%inclusion186 decks561 decks
33%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
31%inclusion296 decks952 decks
30%synergy
Star Compass
31%inclusion295 decks952 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Idol
30%inclusion287 decks952 decks
30%synergy
Solar Transformer
29%inclusion269 decks935 decks
28%synergy
Planar Atlas
28%inclusion264 decks952 decks
27%synergy
Ichor Elixir
25%inclusion235 decks952 decks
24%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion204 decks836 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion224 decks952 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion223 decks952 decks
17%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
23%inclusion223 decks952 decks
23%synergy
Bandit's Haul
21%inclusion195 decks949 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion194 decks952 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion190 decks952 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion188 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion119 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
17%inclusion166 decks952 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
16%inclusion157 decks952 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
16%inclusion155 decks952 decks
16%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion94 decks610 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion146 decks952 decks
-21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion76 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion130 decks952 decks
13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion126 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion951 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion950 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion696 decks952 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion478 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion457 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion446 decks952 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion406 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion396 decks952 decks
25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion363 decks952 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion362 decks952 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion354 decks952 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion295 decks952 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion289 decks952 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion274 decks952 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion253 decks952 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
24%inclusion227 decks952 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion182 decks952 decks
-40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion151 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.0%inclusion86 decks952 decks
-34%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.9%inclusion66 decks952 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.6%inclusion63 decks952 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion63 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
5.8%inclusion55 decks952 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.7%inclusion54 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion53 decks952 decks
3%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
2%synergy