Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Core 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
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Resonating Lute
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
61%inclusion58 decks95 decks
37%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Fire Magic
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Opt
65%inclusion62 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Magic Damper
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Coruscation Mage
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Thunder Magic
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion53 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Firebrand Archer
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
16%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Mysidian Elder
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Queen Brahne
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Quistis Trepe
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Urabrask
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Spark Double
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Sprite Dragon
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Consider
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion38 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Haste Magic
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Syncopate
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Twisted Image
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Fists of Flame
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Monstrous Rage
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Ice Magic
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Think Twice
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Eject
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Self-Destruct
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Divergent Equation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Mad
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Skin
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Zhalfirin Shapecraft
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion38 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Visions
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Combat Tutorial
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ride
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Sleight of Hand
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Charge
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Zenith Festival
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Lock and Load
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Choco-Comet
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Elemental Eruption
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Unending Whisper
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mathemagics
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Steal the Show
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Astrologian's Planisphere
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Diary of Dreams
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Courage
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Sleep Magic
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion53 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion82 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion75 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Ether
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Potioner's Trove
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion95 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion95 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion84 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion67 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Oracles
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Peak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Spectacle Summit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Scorched Geyser
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Capital City
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy