Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Impact Tremors
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
92%synergy
Shared Animosity
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Skirk Prospector
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
City on Fire
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Sorcerer Class
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Battle Hymn
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Magnus the Red
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Pashalik Mons
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Devilish Valet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Chief Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Trashmaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Matron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Agate Instigator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fearless Swashbuckler
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Transit Mage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Big Score
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Transcendent Message
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Artistic Refusal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reiterate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Meeting of Minds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Abandon Attachments
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Surprise
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Invert // Invent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dragonshift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reinterpret
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Surge to Victory
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Brass's Bounty
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Seize the Spoils
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Singularity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Empty the Warrens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Apex of Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Boomerang Basics
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fanning the Flames
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Goblin War Strike
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Trespass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Descent of the Dragons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Haze of Rage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mathemagics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-0%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Incinerating Blast
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Mole Module
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Echoes
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Omniscience
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Tempest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Collective Inferno
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Hedron Archive
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Coalition Relic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Replicating Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sisay's Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skyclave Relic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy