Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Card Draw

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
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Flow State
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
91%inclusion115 decks126 decks
67%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion84 decks126 decks
49%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion78 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion77 decks126 decks
40%synergy
Tandem Lookout
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
37%synergy
Opt
71%inclusion89 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
72%inclusion91 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Preordain
68%inclusion86 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
60%inclusion76 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
44%inclusion56 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
75%inclusion94 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
68%inclusion86 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Consider
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion67 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion62 decks126 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion52 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Spellseeker
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
-9%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Spellskite
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Snap
41%inclusion52 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Flame of Anor
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Fire Magic
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Twisted Image
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Monstrous Rage
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Dizzy Spell
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Bulk Up
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
-15%synergy
Prismari Charm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ride
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Unending Whisper
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Haze of Rage
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Crash Through
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion32 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion32 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Courage
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion78 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
37%inclusion46 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion111 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion102 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
-21%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion125 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion124 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion107 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion93 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion83 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion76 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion71 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion62 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
-10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy