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
1.9%inclusion3 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Brilliance Unleashed
1.9%inclusion3 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
1.8%inclusion5 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Ooze Spill
1.3%inclusion2 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Retro-Mutation
1.3%inclusion2 decks159 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transcendent Message
55%inclusion534 decks978 decks
52%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
55%inclusion532 decks965 decks
52%synergy
Meeting of Minds
52%inclusion510 decks978 decks
51%synergy
Artistic Refusal
50%inclusion492 decks978 decks
49%synergy
Distant Melody
51%inclusion497 decks978 decks
48%synergy
Rowdy Research
46%inclusion449 decks978 decks
45%synergy
Complete the Circuit
47%inclusion455 decks978 decks
45%synergy
Explosive Singularity
46%inclusion446 decks978 decks
44%synergy
Perplexing Test
45%inclusion437 decks978 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
44%inclusion426 decks978 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion465 decks978 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion449 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion446 decks978 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion433 decks978 decks
2%synergy
Chief Engineer
42%inclusion414 decks978 decks
41%synergy
Shatter the Source
42%inclusion411 decks978 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Vision
39%inclusion384 decks978 decks
37%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion380 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
39%inclusion379 decks978 decks
38%synergy
Impact Tremors
39%inclusion379 decks978 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion257 decks978 decks
0%synergy
Skirk Prospector
22%inclusion218 decks978 decks
20%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion203 decks978 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion190 decks978 decks
-9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
19%inclusion187 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
15%inclusion149 decks978 decks
13%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion144 decks978 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
14%inclusion140 decks978 decks
11%synergy
Devilish Valet
11%inclusion107 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion101 decks927 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Terror
10%inclusion100 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion99 decks978 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
10%inclusion98 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion97 decks978 decks
-8%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion95 decks978 decks
8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
10%inclusion94 decks978 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.3%inclusion89 decks952 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
9.1%inclusion89 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
8.7%inclusion85 decks978 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.7%inclusion85 decks978 decks
-8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.4%inclusion82 decks978 decks
-4%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
8.3%inclusion81 decks978 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion81 decks978 decks
-9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.3%inclusion77 decks931 decks
7%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.4%inclusion44 decks593 decks
4%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
7.2%inclusion70 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.1%inclusion66 decks931 decks
6%synergy
Taurean Mauler
7.1%inclusion69 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
7.0%inclusion68 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
6.6%inclusion65 decks978 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.5%inclusion44 decks674 decks
1%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
6.3%inclusion62 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Sailor
5.9%inclusion58 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Tempest Djinn
5.9%inclusion58 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
5.8%inclusion57 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
5.3%inclusion52 decks978 decks
5%synergy
Mindsparker
5.2%inclusion51 decks978 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.1%inclusion50 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
39%inclusion378 decks978 decks
31%synergy
Divergent Transformations
38%inclusion374 decks978 decks
37%synergy
Focus the Mind
37%inclusion271 decks732 decks
36%synergy
Assert Authority
36%inclusion351 decks978 decks
35%synergy
Tears of Rage
35%inclusion346 decks978 decks
35%synergy
Delightful Discovery
32%inclusion295 decks931 decks
31%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
32%inclusion144 decks455 decks
31%synergy
Stoke the Flames
31%inclusion308 decks978 decks
31%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
31%inclusion118 decks380 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion294 decks978 decks
11%synergy
Synchronized Eviction
29%inclusion282 decks978 decks
29%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion265 decks978 decks
22%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion258 decks978 decks
-9%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion231 decks931 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
24%inclusion100 decks417 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion224 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
22%inclusion202 decks939 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion202 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion164 decks978 decks
15%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion160 decks978 decks
13%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion157 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
16%inclusion156 decks978 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion129 decks978 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion119 decks978 decks
-7%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion105 decks978 decks
8%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion102 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion98 decks978 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion98 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion93 decks931 decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion97 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Surprise
10%inclusion92 decks931 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion95 decks978 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion89 decks978 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
9.1%inclusion89 decks978 decks
-43%synergy
Dive Down
9.0%inclusion88 decks978 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion84 decks978 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.2%inclusion80 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.2%inclusion80 decks978 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
8.2%inclusion80 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Pack Attack
7.2%inclusion70 decks978 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion68 decks978 decks
-16%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.2%inclusion61 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Massive Raid
6.0%inclusion59 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
5.7%inclusion56 decks978 decks
2%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
5.5%inclusion54 decks978 decks
-1%synergy
Burn Bright
5.3%inclusion52 decks978 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
5.2%inclusion51 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Syncopate
5.0%inclusion49 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Pyretic Charge
36%inclusion354 decks976 decks
34%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion327 decks978 decks
29%synergy
Surge to Victory
28%inclusion272 decks978 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion226 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
20%inclusion191 decks978 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
19%inclusion180 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Fodder
18%inclusion177 decks978 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion140 decks978 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion136 decks978 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion110 decks978 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion104 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
9.3%inclusion91 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
9.0%inclusion88 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.2%inclusion80 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Hazardous Blast
8.0%inclusion78 decks978 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.9%inclusion77 decks978 decks
-25%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.7%inclusion75 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.1%inclusion69 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion64 decks978 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion60 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Divination
6.0%inclusion59 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Apex of Power
5.7%inclusion56 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.7%inclusion56 decks978 decks
-32%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.5%inclusion54 decks978 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion228 decks978 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion121 decks978 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion114 decks978 decks
-17%synergy
Magnifying Glass
9.0%inclusion88 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.9%inclusion77 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.6%inclusion71 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion66 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.1%inclusion60 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion52 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Collective Inferno
21%inclusion79 decks379 decks
19%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion191 decks978 decks
18%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion118 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion115 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Confiscate
11%inclusion104 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion99 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
10%inclusion93 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.2%inclusion80 decks978 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.8%inclusion76 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.7%inclusion75 decks978 decks
-8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion64 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
6.2%inclusion61 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion60 decks978 decks
-2%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
5.8%inclusion57 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
13%inclusion128 decks978 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.2%inclusion80 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
38%inclusion368 decks978 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Fault
27%inclusion268 decks978 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion77 decks978 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion72 decks978 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion56 decks978 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion755 decks978 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
71%inclusion696 decks978 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Sphere
69%inclusion675 decks978 decks
54%synergy
Heraldic Banner
65%inclusion640 decks978 decks
64%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion633 decks978 decks
41%synergy
Sky Diamond
60%inclusion586 decks978 decks
52%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion586 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
57%inclusion557 decks978 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Locket
54%inclusion532 decks978 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion506 decks978 decks
-35%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
52%inclusion505 decks978 decks
50%synergy
Worn Powerstone
51%inclusion498 decks978 decks
47%synergy
Firemind Vessel
50%inclusion487 decks978 decks
47%synergy
Midnight Clock
49%inclusion479 decks978 decks
38%synergy
Sisay's Ring
49%inclusion478 decks978 decks
47%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
48%inclusion469 decks978 decks
46%synergy
Honored Heirloom
45%inclusion436 decks978 decks
44%synergy
Coveted Jewel
44%inclusion430 decks978 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Lens
44%inclusion427 decks978 decks
41%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
43%inclusion418 decks978 decks
42%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
43%inclusion418 decks978 decks
42%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
42%inclusion413 decks978 decks
40%synergy
Network Terminal
40%inclusion392 decks978 decks
40%synergy
Coalition Relic
37%inclusion359 decks978 decks
36%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
36%inclusion356 decks978 decks
35%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
34%inclusion204 decks593 decks
34%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
34%inclusion328 decks978 decks
33%synergy
Star Compass
30%inclusion295 decks978 decks
29%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
30%inclusion290 decks978 decks
28%synergy
Guardian Idol
30%inclusion289 decks978 decks
29%synergy
Solar Transformer
29%inclusion276 decks965 decks
28%synergy
Planar Atlas
27%inclusion266 decks978 decks
27%synergy
Ichor Elixir
24%inclusion238 decks978 decks
24%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion208 decks866 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion231 decks978 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion222 decks978 decks
-9%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
23%inclusion221 decks978 decks
22%synergy
Bandit's Haul
20%inclusion199 decks978 decks
20%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion129 decks641 decks
19%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion191 decks978 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion191 decks978 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion182 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
18%inclusion173 decks978 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
17%inclusion162 decks978 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
16%inclusion157 decks978 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion85 decks557 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion95 decks643 decks
12%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion140 decks978 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion137 decks978 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion136 decks978 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion977 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion976 decks978 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion711 decks978 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion485 decks978 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47%inclusion463 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion457 decks978 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion415 decks978 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion411 decks978 decks
26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion374 decks978 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion369 decks978 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion363 decks978 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion302 decks978 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion294 decks978 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion286 decks978 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion265 decks978 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
24%inclusion236 decks978 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion181 decks978 decks
-41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion154 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.0%inclusion88 decks978 decks
-35%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.0%inclusion68 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.7%inclusion66 decks978 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.2%inclusion61 decks978 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.2%inclusion61 decks978 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion57 decks978 decks
3%synergy
Highland Lake
5.5%inclusion54 decks978 decks
1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.2%inclusion34 decks651 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.1%inclusion50 decks978 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.0%inclusion49 decks978 decks
-2%synergy