Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Core Goblins

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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
Raph's Bravado
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Shared Animosity
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Skirk Prospector
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Surge to Victory
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Explosive Singularity
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Distant Melody
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Castle Embereth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Cruise
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Transcendent Message
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Meeting of Minds
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Chief Engineer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Magnus the Red
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Devilish Valet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pashalik Mons
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Goblin King
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Matron
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Junk Winder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Geode Golem
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Brightstone Ritual
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Artistic Refusal
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Complete the Circuit
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Unwind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Keep Watch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Goblin Surprise
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Perplexing Test
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Shatter the Source
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Divergent Transformations
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Massive Raid
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Assert Authority
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rowdy Research
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Tears of Rage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Broadside Barrage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Burn Bright
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Volcanic Salvo
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Vision
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Apex of Power
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Song of Totentanz
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hazardous Blast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drag Under
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Chart a Course
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Energy Tap
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Mind Spring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Incinerating Blast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Goblin War Strike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Red Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Time Stretch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Traverse Eternity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Explosion of Riches
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dragon Fodder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
The Immortal Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Collective Inferno
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Sorcerer Class
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Raid Bombardment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Quest for the Goblin Lord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Roar of Resistance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Goblin War Drums
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Levitation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Hedron Archive
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Worn Powerstone
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Commander's Sphere
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Sky Diamond
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Locket
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sisay's Ring
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Thran Dynamo
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Clock
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Patchwork Banner
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Network Terminal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Firemind Vessel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Coveted Jewel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Lens
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Coalition Relic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Honored Heirloom
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fountain of Ichor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Volcanic Island
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy