Ovika, Enigma Goliath (Commander) - Expensive Storm

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mathemagics
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Skullclamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Urza's Saga
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Skirk Prospector
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Seething Song
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Impact Tremors
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Purphoros, God of the Forge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Matron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Void Winnower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
________ Goblin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grinning Ignus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Titan of Littjara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Valakut Awakening
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Battle Hymn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Dig Through Time
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Transcendent Message
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Submerge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Pyrokinesis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Spell Burst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ricochet Trap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stoke the Flames
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brainsurge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Capsize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Anticipate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Commandeer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Distant Melody
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Revelation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mogg Alarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fanning the Flames
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ruination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Song of Totentanz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Molten Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Scramble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Trespass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Apex of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Throes of Chaos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Haze of Rage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Voltaic Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Proteus Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Echoes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Shared Animosity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sorcerer Class
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
City on Fire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Fated Firepower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Frozen Aether
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Hedron Archive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Urn of Godfire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Fiery Islet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Valakut Awakening
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Volatile Fjord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy