Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Burn

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
Flashback
28%inclusion89 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
26%inclusion84 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
23%inclusion73 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion68 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
86%inclusion793 decks921 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion579 decks921 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
64%inclusion591 decks921 decks
46%synergy
Tandem Lookout
56%inclusion513 decks921 decks
43%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion562 decks921 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
45%inclusion416 decks921 decks
34%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
37%inclusion338 decks921 decks
33%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
54%inclusion498 decks921 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion564 decks921 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
39%inclusion360 decks921 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
72%inclusion660 decks921 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion613 decks921 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion569 decks921 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion563 decks921 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
60%inclusion550 decks921 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion509 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Opt
55%inclusion508 decks921 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion470 decks921 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion470 decks921 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion446 decks921 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion436 decks921 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion426 decks921 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion400 decks921 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion381 decks921 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion370 decks921 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion308 decks921 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion291 decks921 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion264 decks921 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion211 decks921 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion189 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
47%inclusion430 decks921 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
44%inclusion409 decks921 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
32%inclusion297 decks921 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion150 decks488 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion248 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion216 decks921 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion206 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion201 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion201 decks921 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion199 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
21%inclusion197 decks921 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion195 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
19%inclusion125 decks651 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion153 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion152 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion146 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion145 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion138 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
15%inclusion137 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion131 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion122 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion75 decks568 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion117 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion109 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion106 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion103 decks921 decks
-5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion100 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion100 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion94 decks921 decks
-5%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion93 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.3%inclusion86 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.2%inclusion85 decks921 decks
-7%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
8.7%inclusion80 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
8.6%inclusion79 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.5%inclusion78 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.8%inclusion72 decks921 decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.8%inclusion72 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.7%inclusion71 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.6%inclusion68 decks890 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.2%inclusion66 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.8%inclusion63 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.5%inclusion60 decks921 decks
-2%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.5%inclusion60 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Mysidian Elder
6.3%inclusion54 decks864 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.2%inclusion36 decks577 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
5.9%inclusion54 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
5.8%inclusion53 decks921 decks
-1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
5.8%inclusion53 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Snap
46%inclusion422 decks921 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion415 decks921 decks
23%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion388 decks921 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion365 decks921 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion325 decks921 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion322 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion307 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Magic Damper
32%inclusion273 decks864 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion290 decks921 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion285 decks921 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion248 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion247 decks921 decks
-5%synergy
Brain Freeze
26%inclusion244 decks921 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion241 decks921 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Magic
24%inclusion219 decks921 decks
20%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion216 decks921 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion212 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion201 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion200 decks921 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion199 decks921 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion198 decks921 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion195 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Gut Shot
21%inclusion195 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion189 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion127 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
18%inclusion167 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion162 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Twisted Image
16%inclusion151 decks921 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion150 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Dizzy Spell
16%inclusion148 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion142 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion135 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion132 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion132 decks921 decks
-4%synergy
Monstrous Rage
14%inclusion130 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion130 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion128 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion127 decks921 decks
-4%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion120 decks890 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion121 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion120 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion115 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion113 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion110 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion108 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion102 decks921 decks
-14%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion97 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion95 decks921 decks
-3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion94 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion373 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion319 decks921 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion306 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
32%inclusion298 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion259 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion256 decks921 decks
-10%synergy
Wild Ride
28%inclusion254 decks921 decks
24%synergy
Strike It Rich
27%inclusion253 decks921 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion249 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
27%inclusion249 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
24%inclusion221 decks921 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion210 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion204 decks921 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion186 decks921 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
19%inclusion176 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion173 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
18%inclusion170 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
18%inclusion164 decks921 decks
11%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion164 decks921 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion153 decks921 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion138 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion133 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion127 decks921 decks
1%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion122 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Combat Tutorial
13%inclusion110 decks865 decks
10%synergy
Overmaster
12%inclusion112 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Haze of Rage
12%inclusion111 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion101 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion90 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.0%inclusion83 decks921 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.8%inclusion81 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
8.6%inclusion79 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
8.3%inclusion47 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.2%inclusion66 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.9%inclusion64 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Savor the Moment
6.9%inclusion64 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.4%inclusion59 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion58 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion58 decks921 decks
1%synergy
Last Chance
5.9%inclusion54 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion54 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Suplex
5.5%inclusion49 decks898 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
5.1%inclusion47 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Mathemagics
5.1%inclusion23 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion369 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion217 decks921 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
21%inclusion190 decks921 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion156 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
12%inclusion111 decks914 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion101 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion101 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion95 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion84 decks921 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
8.7%inclusion80 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.6%inclusion79 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.7%inclusion62 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion50 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion346 decks921 decks
18%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion295 decks921 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion240 decks921 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion181 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion179 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion163 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion126 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
13%inclusion122 decks921 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion103 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion93 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion92 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.3%inclusion67 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.4%inclusion59 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.4%inclusion59 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.8%inclusion39 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.5%inclusion51 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.3%inclusion49 decks921 decks
-1%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.1%inclusion25 decks488 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion182 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion477 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
42%inclusion384 decks921 decks
26%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
32%inclusion283 decks890 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion278 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion271 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion181 decks921 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion174 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion117 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion102 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion99 decks921 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion74 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion60 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion59 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.0%inclusion55 decks921 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion48 decks921 decks
-4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.1%inclusion47 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.1%inclusion47 decks921 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion839 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion787 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion525 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion342 decks921 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion314 decks921 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion281 decks921 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion265 decks921 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion253 decks921 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion175 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion153 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion141 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion115 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion111 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
9.3%inclusion86 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion84 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion84 decks921 decks
-14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.4%inclusion57 decks676 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion76 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.4%inclusion23 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion48 decks921 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion903 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion896 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion861 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion620 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion609 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion596 decks921 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion467 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion432 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion417 decks921 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion409 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
40%inclusion368 decks921 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion359 decks921 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion351 decks921 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion301 decks921 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion290 decks921 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion284 decks921 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion261 decks921 decks
-11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion245 decks921 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion227 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion208 decks921 decks
-14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion208 decks921 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion199 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion185 decks921 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion185 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion185 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion175 decks921 decks
12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion172 decks921 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion169 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion160 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion147 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion147 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion146 decks921 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion145 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion138 decks921 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
15%inclusion48 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion133 decks921 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion127 decks921 decks
-3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion106 decks921 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion99 decks921 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion93 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
10%inclusion85 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion88 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion86 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion84 decks921 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion80 decks921 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.8%inclusion63 decks921 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion62 decks921 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.4%inclusion59 decks921 decks
-9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion58 decks921 decks
2%synergy