Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Counterspells

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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
Impact Tremors
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Skirk Prospector
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sorcerer Class
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Magnus the Red
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Finale of Revelation
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Devilish Valet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Agate Instigator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Matron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Pashalik Mons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Starwinder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Rewind
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Battle Hymn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Perplexing Test
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Refute
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Transcendent Message
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Artistic Refusal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Rowdy Research
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Complete the Circuit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Surprise
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Surge to Victory
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Swine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
River's Rebuke
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Epic Experiment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Brass's Bounty
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Explosive Singularity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hazardous Blast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Empty the Warrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Season of the Bold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Petals of Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spelltwine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Goblin War Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Krenko's Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Traverse Eternity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Devastation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Magic Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
One with the Multiverse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Shared Animosity
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
City on Fire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Shark Typhoon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Omniscience
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mana Echoes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Clone Saga
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Thran Dynamo
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Hedron Archive
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Heraldic Banner
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Honored Heirloom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Locket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Firdoch Core
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sisay's Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
White Lotus Tile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy