Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Burning Curiosity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Tandem Lookout
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Snap
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Consider
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Firebrand Archer
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Flux Channeler
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mysidian Elder
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Dizzy Spell
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Fire Magic
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Twisted Image
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Snapback
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Rift
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Wild Ride
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Haze of Rage
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Displacement Wave
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mind Spring
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Islet
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy