Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive cEDH Spellslinger

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
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
98%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Brain Freeze
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Mental Misstep
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Tandem Lookout
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Ophidian Eye
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Flusterstorm
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Pact of Negation
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Gitaxian Probe
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Curiosity
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Remora
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Gamble
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Mystical Tutor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Dizzy Spell
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Rite of Flame
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Swan Song
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
95%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Jeska's Will
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Spider-Punk
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Mockingbird
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Chain of Vapor
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Intuition
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Snap
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Sink into Stupor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Final Fortune
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Pyroblast
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Gut Shot
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Submerge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Misdirection
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Desperate Ritual
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Twisted Image
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Banishing Knack
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Daze
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Retraction Helix
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mogg Salvage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Crowd's Favor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Opera Love Song
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-45%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Secret Identity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Strike It Rich
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Ponder
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Wild Ride
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Light Up the Stage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Savor the Moment
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Past in Flames
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Last Chance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Mark
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Displacement Wave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rob the Archives
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Haze of Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Isochron Scepter
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Defense Grid
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Grinding Station
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
64%synergy
City of Traitors
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Seat of the Synod
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sandstone Needle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-42%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
92%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Fellwar Stone
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Springleaf Drum
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Paradise Mantle
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Fiery Islet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Mana Confluence
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Training Center
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Thundering Falls
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Island
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Sink into Stupor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy