Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Mike Carrozza
May 20, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - "I Would've Won and We Would've Played Another Game"
This week on Am I the Bolas?, should you refrain from using your removal, particularly on opponents' commanders? Or should you let it fly?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Impact Tremors
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Shared Animosity
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Collective Inferno
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Distant Melody
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Artistic Refusal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Perplexing Test
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Surge to Victory
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Chief Engineer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Transcendent Message
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Revelation
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Skirk Prospector
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Devilish Valet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Junk Winder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Enigma Drake
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Agate Instigator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cacophony Scamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Exuberant Fuseling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Instigator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Trawler Drake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Boneclub Berserker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rowdy Research
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Meeting of Minds
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shatter the Source
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Stoke the Flames
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Refute
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Complete the Circuit
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Divergent Transformations
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Assert Authority
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Keep Watch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tears of Rage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Synchronized Eviction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Focus the Mind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Surprise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Delightful Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Teach by Example
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Spell Swindle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Massive Raid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Even the Score
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dive Down
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Consider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Explosive Singularity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Vision
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Brass's Bounty
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
River's Rebuke
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Fodder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Splatter Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hazardous Blast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Charge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Trespass
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Chart a Course
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Obliterate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Involuntary Employment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mole Module
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Campfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Raid Bombardment
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
City on Fire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Utter Insignificance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mind Control
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Outpost Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Riches
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Honest Work
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Castle Embereth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Spire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
The Surgical Bay
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Hedron Archive
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Thran Dynamo
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Worn Powerstone
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Sky Diamond
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Lens
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Coveted Jewel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sisay's Ring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Coalition Relic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Locket
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Planar Atlas
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bandit's Haul
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Firemind Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Relic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Honored Heirloom
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spectacle Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
TCRI Building
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-40%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Highland Lake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Airship Engine Room
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy