Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Cantrips

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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Flow State
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Tandem Lookout
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Ophidian Eye
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Curiosity
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Mental Misstep
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Pact of Negation
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Brain Freeze
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Rite of Flame
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Strike It Rich
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Ponder
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Dizzy Spell
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Ancient Tomb
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Underworld Breach
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Mystical Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Gamble
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Mox Diamond
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Urabrask
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Umara Wizard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
________ Goblin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Gut Shot
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Snap
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Desperate Ritual
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Final Fortune
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Pyroblast
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Opt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Misdirection
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Snapback
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Twisted Image
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Daze
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Abandon Attachments
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Secret Identity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Crowd's Favor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Wild Slash
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Opera Love Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Skin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Light Up the Stage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Stock Up
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Timetwister
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Savor the Moment
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Boomerang Basics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Warrior's Oath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wild Ride
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Haze of Rage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Plunge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Last Chance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Recall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Baral's Expertise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Overmaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Change
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Bauble
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Helm of Awakening
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Sleep Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Mantle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Mistrise Village
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Mox Opal
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Springleaf Drum
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Paradise Mantle
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Grim Monolith
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Fiery Islet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Training Center
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Sink into Stupor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Umara Wizard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Crater
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy