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
2.3%inclusion3 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
1.6%inclusion4 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Brilliance Unleashed
1.6%inclusion2 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
1.5%inclusion2 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Exploding Barrel
1.4%inclusion2 decks140 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transcendent Message
55%inclusion532 decks966 decks
53%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
55%inclusion523 decks950 decks
52%synergy
Meeting of Minds
53%inclusion510 decks966 decks
51%synergy
Artistic Refusal
51%inclusion489 decks966 decks
49%synergy
Distant Melody
51%inclusion494 decks966 decks
48%synergy
Rowdy Research
46%inclusion449 decks966 decks
46%synergy
Complete the Circuit
46%inclusion449 decks966 decks
45%synergy
Explosive Singularity
46%inclusion442 decks966 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
45%inclusion431 decks966 decks
44%synergy
Perplexing Test
45%inclusion435 decks966 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion461 decks966 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion448 decks966 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion446 decks966 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion429 decks966 decks
2%synergy
Chief Engineer
43%inclusion414 decks966 decks
42%synergy
Shatter the Source
42%inclusion410 decks966 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Vision
39%inclusion381 decks966 decks
37%synergy
Resculpt
39%inclusion376 decks966 decks
31%synergy
Reality Heist
39%inclusion375 decks966 decks
38%synergy
Divergent Transformations
39%inclusion373 decks966 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion251 decks966 decks
0%synergy
Skirk Prospector
22%inclusion217 decks966 decks
21%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion201 decks966 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion186 decks966 decks
-10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
19%inclusion184 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
15%inclusion143 decks966 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
15%inclusion142 decks966 decks
12%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion141 decks966 decks
13%synergy
Devilish Valet
11%inclusion109 decks966 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion99 decks912 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion98 decks966 decks
8%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion98 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Tolarian Terror
10%inclusion97 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
10%inclusion97 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion96 decks966 decks
-8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
9.3%inclusion90 decks966 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.2%inclusion86 decks937 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
8.8%inclusion85 decks966 decks
8%synergy
Junk Winder
8.7%inclusion84 decks966 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.5%inclusion82 decks966 decks
-8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion80 decks966 decks
-9%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
8.3%inclusion80 decks966 decks
8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.2%inclusion75 decks916 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.1%inclusion78 decks966 decks
-5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.4%inclusion43 decks578 decks
4%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
7.1%inclusion69 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
7.0%inclusion68 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.0%inclusion64 decks916 decks
6%synergy
Taurean Mauler
6.8%inclusion66 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
6.5%inclusion63 decks966 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.4%inclusion42 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
6.2%inclusion60 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Sailor
5.9%inclusion57 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Tempest Djinn
5.9%inclusion57 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
5.8%inclusion56 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Mindsparker
5.4%inclusion52 decks966 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
5.2%inclusion50 decks966 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.1%inclusion49 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion372 decks966 decks
5%synergy
Focus the Mind
37%inclusion266 decks717 decks
36%synergy
Assert Authority
36%inclusion348 decks966 decks
35%synergy
Tears of Rage
36%inclusion345 decks966 decks
35%synergy
Delightful Discovery
32%inclusion290 decks916 decks
31%synergy
Stoke the Flames
32%inclusion305 decks966 decks
31%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
32%inclusion138 decks438 decks
31%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
31%inclusion111 decks359 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion285 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Synchronized Eviction
29%inclusion280 decks966 decks
29%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion260 decks966 decks
21%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion250 decks966 decks
-10%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion225 decks916 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
24%inclusion96 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion217 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
21%inclusion195 decks924 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion193 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion169 decks966 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion154 decks966 decks
13%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion152 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
15%inclusion149 decks966 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion124 decks966 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion113 decks966 decks
-7%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion106 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion98 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion96 decks966 decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion94 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion93 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion88 decks916 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Surprise
9.5%inclusion87 decks916 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion90 decks966 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
9.0%inclusion87 decks966 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.7%inclusion84 decks966 decks
-44%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion84 decks966 decks
-5%synergy
Dive Down
8.6%inclusion83 decks966 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
8.4%inclusion81 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.1%inclusion78 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.1%inclusion78 decks966 decks
2%synergy
Pack Attack
7.3%inclusion71 decks966 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
6.9%inclusion67 decks966 decks
-16%synergy
Massive Raid
6.2%inclusion60 decks966 decks
6%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.0%inclusion58 decks964 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
5.7%inclusion55 decks966 decks
-1%synergy
Quick Study
5.6%inclusion54 decks966 decks
2%synergy
Burn Bright
5.5%inclusion53 decks966 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
5.1%inclusion49 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Pyretic Charge
36%inclusion348 decks961 decks
34%synergy
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion325 decks966 decks
29%synergy
Surge to Victory
28%inclusion271 decks966 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion226 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
19%inclusion186 decks966 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
19%inclusion174 decks915 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Fodder
18%inclusion171 decks966 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion133 decks966 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion133 decks966 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion105 decks966 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion105 decks966 decks
7%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
9.0%inclusion87 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
8.6%inclusion83 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Hazardous Blast
8.2%inclusion79 decks966 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.9%inclusion76 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion74 decks966 decks
-25%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.5%inclusion72 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.2%inclusion70 decks966 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion67 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion59 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.0%inclusion58 decks966 decks
-32%synergy
Divination
6.0%inclusion58 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Apex of Power
5.6%inclusion54 decks966 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.3%inclusion51 decks966 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion225 decks966 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion119 decks966 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion109 decks966 decks
-18%synergy
Magnifying Glass
9.3%inclusion90 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.8%inclusion26 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.8%inclusion75 decks966 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.5%inclusion69 decks915 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.8%inclusion66 decks966 decks
3%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.1%inclusion59 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion50 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion366 decks966 decks
30%synergy
Collective Inferno
20%inclusion73 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion192 decks966 decks
18%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion115 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion114 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Confiscate
10%inclusion100 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion96 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
10%inclusion95 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.1%inclusion78 decks966 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.6%inclusion73 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.2%inclusion70 decks966 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.7%inclusion65 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
6.3%inclusion61 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.2%inclusion60 decks966 decks
-2%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
6.0%inclusion58 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
13%inclusion127 decks966 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.2%inclusion79 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
38%inclusion366 decks966 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Fault
28%inclusion268 decks966 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion73 decks966 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion70 decks966 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion58 decks966 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion746 decks966 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
72%inclusion692 decks966 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Sphere
69%inclusion669 decks966 decks
54%synergy
Heraldic Banner
66%inclusion635 decks966 decks
64%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion629 decks966 decks
41%synergy
Sky Diamond
60%inclusion584 decks966 decks
52%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion581 decks966 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
57%inclusion555 decks966 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Locket
55%inclusion531 decks966 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion505 decks966 decks
-34%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
52%inclusion504 decks966 decks
51%synergy
Worn Powerstone
51%inclusion495 decks966 decks
48%synergy
Firemind Vessel
50%inclusion483 decks966 decks
47%synergy
Sisay's Ring
49%inclusion475 decks966 decks
48%synergy
Midnight Clock
49%inclusion474 decks966 decks
38%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
48%inclusion466 decks966 decks
46%synergy
Honored Heirloom
45%inclusion435 decks966 decks
44%synergy
Coveted Jewel
45%inclusion432 decks966 decks
43%synergy
Prismatic Lens
44%inclusion424 decks966 decks
41%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
43%inclusion414 decks966 decks
42%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
43%inclusion411 decks966 decks
42%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
42%inclusion407 decks966 decks
40%synergy
Network Terminal
40%inclusion386 decks966 decks
39%synergy
Coalition Relic
37%inclusion356 decks966 decks
36%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
36%inclusion352 decks966 decks
35%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
34%inclusion195 decks578 decks
33%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
34%inclusion325 decks966 decks
33%synergy
Star Compass
31%inclusion296 decks966 decks
29%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
30%inclusion291 decks966 decks
29%synergy
Guardian Idol
30%inclusion288 decks966 decks
29%synergy
Solar Transformer
29%inclusion273 decks950 decks
28%synergy
Planar Atlas
27%inclusion264 decks966 decks
27%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion206 decks853 decks
24%synergy
Ichor Elixir
24%inclusion232 decks966 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion226 decks966 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion224 decks966 decks
-8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
23%inclusion224 decks966 decks
23%synergy
Bandit's Haul
21%inclusion198 decks964 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion197 decks966 decks
14%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion125 decks626 decks
19%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion190 decks966 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion186 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
18%inclusion171 decks966 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
16%inclusion157 decks966 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
16%inclusion156 decks966 decks
16%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion95 decks628 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion80 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion141 decks966 decks
-22%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion135 decks966 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion130 decks966 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion965 decks966 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion964 decks966 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion705 decks966 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion479 decks966 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion459 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion452 decks966 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion412 decks966 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion405 decks966 decks
26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
37%inclusion362 decks966 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion362 decks966 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion355 decks966 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion297 decks966 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion292 decks966 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion279 decks966 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion260 decks966 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
24%inclusion229 decks966 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion181 decks966 decks
-40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion151 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.6%inclusion83 decks966 decks
-35%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.9%inclusion67 decks966 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion65 decks966 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion63 decks966 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.9%inclusion57 decks966 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion54 decks966 decks
3%synergy
Highland Lake
5.6%inclusion54 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.2%inclusion33 decks636 decks
2%synergy