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
2.7%inclusion5 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Donatello's Technique
2.1%inclusion4 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
2.1%inclusion4 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
2.0%inclusion6 decks299 decks
2%synergy
Brilliance Unleashed
1.6%inclusion3 decks188 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transcendent Message
54%inclusion537 decks991 decks
52%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
55%inclusion540 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Meeting of Minds
52%inclusion513 decks991 decks
50%synergy
Artistic Refusal
50%inclusion496 decks991 decks
49%synergy
Distant Melody
51%inclusion501 decks991 decks
47%synergy
Rowdy Research
46%inclusion454 decks991 decks
45%synergy
Complete the Circuit
46%inclusion456 decks991 decks
44%synergy
Explosive Singularity
46%inclusion452 decks991 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
45%inclusion442 decks991 decks
43%synergy
Perplexing Test
45%inclusion443 decks991 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dig Through Time
47%inclusion469 decks991 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion457 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion450 decks991 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion441 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Chief Engineer
43%inclusion423 decks991 decks
42%synergy
Shatter the Source
42%inclusion417 decks991 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Vision
39%inclusion390 decks991 decks
37%synergy
Reality Heist
39%inclusion386 decks991 decks
38%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion385 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
39%inclusion382 decks991 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion258 decks991 decks
0%synergy
Skirk Prospector
22%inclusion220 decks991 decks
20%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion207 decks991 decks
18%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
19%inclusion188 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion186 decks991 decks
-10%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
15%inclusion147 decks991 decks
13%synergy
Enigma Drake
14%inclusion143 decks991 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
14%inclusion141 decks991 decks
11%synergy
Devilish Valet
11%inclusion110 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion102 decks945 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Terror
10%inclusion101 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
10%inclusion100 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion100 decks991 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion98 decks991 decks
-8%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion96 decks991 decks
8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
10%inclusion95 decks991 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.4%inclusion91 decks969 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
9.3%inclusion92 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.6%inclusion85 decks991 decks
-4%synergy
Junk Winder
8.6%inclusion85 decks991 decks
7%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
8.5%inclusion84 decks991 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.2%inclusion81 decks991 decks
-9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.2%inclusion81 decks991 decks
-8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.1%inclusion77 decks949 decks
7%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.8%inclusion48 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
7.2%inclusion71 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
7.1%inclusion70 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.1%inclusion67 decks949 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.9%inclusion48 decks694 decks
2%synergy
Taurean Mauler
6.9%inclusion68 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
6.6%inclusion65 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
6.5%inclusion64 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Sailor
6.0%inclusion59 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Tempest Djinn
5.8%inclusion57 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
5.4%inclusion54 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Mindsparker
5.2%inclusion52 decks991 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
5.1%inclusion51 decks991 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.0%inclusion50 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Divergent Transformations
38%inclusion379 decks991 decks
37%synergy
Focus the Mind
37%inclusion278 decks752 decks
36%synergy
Assert Authority
36%inclusion355 decks991 decks
35%synergy
Tears of Rage
36%inclusion352 decks991 decks
35%synergy
Stoke the Flames
32%inclusion313 decks991 decks
31%synergy
Delightful Discovery
31%inclusion297 decks949 decks
31%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
30%inclusion120 decks397 decks
28%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
30%inclusion142 decks475 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion296 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Synchronized Eviction
29%inclusion287 decks991 decks
29%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion267 decks991 decks
21%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion257 decks991 decks
-10%synergy
Refute
24%inclusion232 decks949 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
24%inclusion105 decks436 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion223 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
21%inclusion202 decks957 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion203 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion172 decks991 decks
16%synergy
Teach by Example
16%inclusion162 decks991 decks
13%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion159 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
16%inclusion156 decks991 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion130 decks991 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion120 decks991 decks
-7%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion110 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion102 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion99 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion93 decks949 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion97 decks991 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion96 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Surprise
10%inclusion91 decks949 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
9.5%inclusion94 decks991 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
9.2%inclusion91 decks991 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.9%inclusion88 decks991 decks
-44%synergy
Dive Down
8.7%inclusion86 decks991 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion85 decks991 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion82 decks991 decks
1%synergy
Rewind
8.0%inclusion79 decks991 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.8%inclusion77 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Pack Attack
7.5%inclusion74 decks991 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion70 decks991 decks
-17%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.4%inclusion63 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Massive Raid
6.2%inclusion61 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
5.9%inclusion58 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
5.8%inclusion57 decks991 decks
0%synergy
Syncopate
5.3%inclusion53 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
5.3%inclusion53 decks991 decks
1%synergy
Burn Bright
5.1%inclusion51 decks991 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Pyretic Charge
36%inclusion361 decks991 decks
34%synergy
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion334 decks991 decks
29%synergy
Surge to Victory
28%inclusion279 decks991 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion229 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
19%inclusion180 decks948 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Revelation
19%inclusion184 decks991 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Fodder
18%inclusion176 decks991 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion141 decks991 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion139 decks991 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion110 decks991 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion103 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
9.1%inclusion90 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
9.0%inclusion89 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.2%inclusion81 decks991 decks
-25%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.2%inclusion81 decks991 decks
1%synergy
Hazardous Blast
8.0%inclusion79 decks991 decks
7%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.4%inclusion73 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.2%inclusion71 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.8%inclusion67 decks991 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion64 decks991 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.4%inclusion63 decks991 decks
-32%synergy
Divination
6.0%inclusion59 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.3%inclusion53 decks991 decks
-18%synergy
Apex of Power
5.3%inclusion53 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion233 decks991 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion121 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion115 decks991 decks
-17%synergy
Magnifying Glass
9.3%inclusion92 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.5%inclusion71 decks948 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion74 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.6%inclusion65 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Mazemind Tome
5.9%inclusion58 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.6%inclusion31 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion53 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion379 decks991 decks
30%synergy
Collective Inferno
21%inclusion82 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Raid Bombardment
19%inclusion193 decks991 decks
18%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion118 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion116 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Confiscate
10%inclusion104 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion99 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
10%inclusion96 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.0%inclusion79 decks991 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.6%inclusion75 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.2%inclusion71 decks991 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion64 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
6.4%inclusion63 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.0%inclusion59 decks991 decks
-2%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
5.8%inclusion57 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion51 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
13%inclusion128 decks991 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.3%inclusion82 decks991 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
38%inclusion375 decks991 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Fault
28%inclusion277 decks991 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion77 decks991 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion72 decks991 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion62 decks991 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion761 decks991 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
72%inclusion709 decks991 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Sphere
69%inclusion688 decks991 decks
54%synergy
Heraldic Banner
65%inclusion649 decks991 decks
64%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion643 decks991 decks
41%synergy
Sky Diamond
60%inclusion595 decks991 decks
52%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion593 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
57%inclusion566 decks991 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Locket
55%inclusion541 decks991 decks
51%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
53%inclusion521 decks991 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion513 decks991 decks
-35%synergy
Worn Powerstone
52%inclusion511 decks991 decks
48%synergy
Firemind Vessel
50%inclusion498 decks991 decks
47%synergy
Sisay's Ring
49%inclusion487 decks991 decks
47%synergy
Midnight Clock
49%inclusion485 decks991 decks
38%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
48%inclusion479 decks991 decks
46%synergy
Honored Heirloom
45%inclusion444 decks991 decks
44%synergy
Coveted Jewel
45%inclusion441 decks991 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Lens
44%inclusion433 decks991 decks
41%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
43%inclusion429 decks991 decks
43%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
43%inclusion428 decks991 decks
43%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
42%inclusion419 decks991 decks
40%synergy
Network Terminal
40%inclusion397 decks991 decks
40%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
37%inclusion363 decks991 decks
36%synergy
Coalition Relic
37%inclusion362 decks991 decks
35%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
34%inclusion334 decks991 decks
33%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
33%inclusion205 decks614 decks
33%synergy
Star Compass
31%inclusion307 decks991 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Idol
30%inclusion297 decks991 decks
30%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
29%inclusion291 decks991 decks
28%synergy
Solar Transformer
29%inclusion284 decks980 decks
28%synergy
Planar Atlas
27%inclusion271 decks991 decks
27%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion214 decks885 decks
24%synergy
Ichor Elixir
24%inclusion239 decks991 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
23%inclusion230 decks991 decks
17%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
23%inclusion228 decks991 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion226 decks991 decks
-9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
21%inclusion204 decks991 decks
20%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion131 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion196 decks991 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion194 decks991 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion186 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
18%inclusion180 decks991 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
16%inclusion163 decks991 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
16%inclusion161 decks991 decks
15%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
15%inclusion100 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion87 decks578 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion141 decks991 decks
-22%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion139 decks991 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion138 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion990 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion989 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion721 decks991 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion492 decks991 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47%inclusion468 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion468 decks991 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion421 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion415 decks991 decks
26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion375 decks991 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion371 decks991 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion367 decks991 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion308 decks991 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion299 decks991 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion287 decks991 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion267 decks991 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion244 decks991 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion179 decks991 decks
-41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion154 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.9%inclusion88 decks991 decks
-35%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.0%inclusion69 decks991 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion64 decks991 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.4%inclusion63 decks991 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.1%inclusion60 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion58 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Highland Lake
5.7%inclusion56 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.4%inclusion36 decks672 decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.0%inclusion50 decks991 decks
-2%synergy