Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Control

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
91%inclusion232 decks255 decks
67%synergy
Ophidian Eye
75%inclusion190 decks255 decks
60%synergy
Tandem Lookout
66%inclusion169 decks255 decks
53%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
56%inclusion142 decks255 decks
48%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion172 decks255 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion157 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion154 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion158 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
44%inclusion111 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
53%inclusion134 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion185 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion173 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
66%inclusion168 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion158 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion148 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion146 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
56%inclusion143 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion143 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion137 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
53%inclusion136 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion180 decks255 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion159 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion159 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
59%inclusion151 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion143 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion134 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion126 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
48%inclusion123 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion109 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion99 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
51%inclusion131 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
48%inclusion122 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion115 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion110 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion97 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion97 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion81 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion79 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion51 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
-12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion38 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-10%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion118 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Opt
45%inclusion114 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion112 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Pact of Negation
44%inclusion112 decks255 decks
35%synergy
Brain Freeze
44%inclusion111 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Mental Misstep
41%inclusion105 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion98 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion89 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion84 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
32%inclusion82 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Gut Shot
29%inclusion73 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
28%inclusion72 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Dizzy Spell
27%inclusion70 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
26%inclusion67 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Final Fortune
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
-18%synergy
Misdirection
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion57 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion51 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Magic
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Twisted Image
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Snapback
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Daze
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Rage
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Mogg Salvage
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Retraction Helix
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
38%inclusion96 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Strike It Rich
38%inclusion96 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion95 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ride
27%inclusion70 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion67 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
-14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Boomerang Basics
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Haze of Rage
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Savor the Moment
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Overmaster
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Last Chance
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Fireball
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Dragonstorm
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Step Through
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion71 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion67 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Virtue of Courage
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
52%inclusion132 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion114 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion107 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion71 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion54 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion247 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion226 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion172 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion140 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion126 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion93 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion92 decks255 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion70 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion244 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Island
95%inclusion243 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion234 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion193 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion186 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion161 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion150 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion140 decks255 decks
-12%synergy
Fiery Islet
53%inclusion135 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion118 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Falls
45%inclusion115 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
42%inclusion106 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
39%inclusion99 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion99 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion97 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion97 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion95 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion84 decks255 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion84 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion74 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion70 decks255 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion69 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion54 decks255 decks
-18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
-20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
-10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
-7%synergy