Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Activated Abilities

Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Flashback
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Flow State
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Mana Sculpt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Ophidian Eye
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Magic Damper
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Opt
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Snap
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Pensive Professor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Spark Double
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Brain Freeze
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Fire Magic
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Octopus Form
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Traumatic Critique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Think Twice
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Thunder Magic
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Twisted Image
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Dizzy Spell
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ride
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Combat Tutorial
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Banefire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Suplex
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Seething Anger
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Last Chance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Magmatic Insight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Baral's Expertise
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Buster Sword
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Shadowspear
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Courage
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Pain for All
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fated Firepower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sleep Magic
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cryoshatter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fresh Start
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Confiscate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Peak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy