Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Counterspells

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Arnaud Gompertz
Aug 20, 2025
Izzet Possible to Play Izzet Without Spell-Slingizzeting?
Izzet's a popular color combo, but what archetypes does it support? Arnaud's got some ideas for Izzet decks that you may not have considered.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Skirk Prospector
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Rewind
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Sorcerer Class
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Negate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Magnus the Red
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Burnished Hart
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Devilish Valet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Agate Instigator
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Starwinder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Matron
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pashalik Mons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Big Score
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Refute
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Invert Polarity
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Test
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Battle Hymn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Keep Watch
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Transcendent Message
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Essence Scatter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Unwind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Wash Away
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Teach by Example
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Memory Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Artistic Refusal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Surprise
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Ionize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Electrolyze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rowdy Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Surge to Victory
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Epic Experiment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
River's Rebuke
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Empty the Warrens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Bounty
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Petals of Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Singularity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hour of Devastation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Fodder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hazardous Blast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Season of the Bold
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Burn Down the House
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spelltwine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Krenko's Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Traverse Eternity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
One with the Multiverse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Shared Animosity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
City on Fire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Omniscience
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Raid Bombardment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mana Echoes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Powerbalance
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
The Clone Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Hedron Archive
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Worn Powerstone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Honored Heirloom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Locket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Firemind Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy