Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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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
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Collective Inferno
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Raphael's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Skullclamp
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Sorcerer Class
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Surge to Victory
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Skirk Prospector
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
City on Fire
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Battle Hymn
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Seething Song
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Dig Through Time
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Magnus the Red
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Devilish Valet
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Pashalik Mons
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Matron
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Transcendent Message
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Meeting of Minds
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Artistic Refusal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rowdy Research
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-25%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Perplexing Test
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Calamity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Treasure Cruise
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Distant Melody
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Solve the Equation
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Expressive Iteration
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Explosive Singularity
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Trespass
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Boomerang Basics
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Haze of Rage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Empty the Warrens
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Kindred Discovery
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mana Echoes
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Raid Bombardment
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chakra Meditation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Castle Embereth
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Heraldic Banner
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
White Lotus Tile
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy