Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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
Resonating Lute
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
70%inclusion70 decks100 decks
62%synergy
Shared Animosity
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Distant Melody
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Skirk Prospector
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
44%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
36%synergy
Surge to Victory
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
36%synergy
Meeting of Minds
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Transcendent Message
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Krenko, Mob Boss
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Magnus the Red
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
-14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
-19%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Chief Engineer
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Devilish Valet
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Junk Winder
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-21%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Enigma Drake
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Pashalik Mons
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brightstone Ritual
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Battle Hymn
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Artistic Refusal
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Complete the Circuit
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
-19%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Perplexing Test
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
-16%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Focus the Mind
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-11%synergy
Shatter the Source
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Charm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Rowdy Research
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-11%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Divergent Transformations
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-17%synergy
Stoke the Flames
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Massive Raid
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Reality Heist
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Keep Watch
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Assert Authority
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Tears of Rage
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Surprise
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Explosive Singularity
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Vision
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
-17%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-16%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Empty the Warrens
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Bounty
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
-17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Apex of Power
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-13%synergy
Rapturous Moment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-15%synergy
Dragon Fodder
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Charge
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Goblin War Strike
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Rally
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Hazardous Blast
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Fast Forward
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Spelltwine
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-12%synergy
Temporal Cleansing
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
-9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
25%synergy
City on Fire
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Raid Bombardment
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Collective Inferno
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Shark Typhoon
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Multiverse
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Mana Echoes
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Embereth
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Spire
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
0%synergy
The Surgical Bay
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion89 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion79 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion65 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Heraldic Banner
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
41%synergy
Hedron Archive
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
36%synergy
Worn Powerstone
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
37%synergy
Thran Dynamo
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Lotus
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Fire Diamond
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Locket
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Lens
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Firemind Vessel
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Sisay's Ring
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Honored Heirloom
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Coalition Relic
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Network Terminal
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Planar Atlas
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion99 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion99 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion90 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion64 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
51%inclusion51 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion45 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
-29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Peak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
-29%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-11%synergy
Spectacle Summit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-25%synergy
Thundering Falls
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-10%synergy