Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Counterspells

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Soul Immolation
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Ophidian Eye
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Opt
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Snap
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Tandem Lookout
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Bomb
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Urabrask
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Brain Freeze
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Fire Magic
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Refute
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Haste Magic
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Syncopate
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Monstrous Rage
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Cryptic Command
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Magic
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Wild Ride
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Combat Tutorial
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Banefire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Step Through
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Fated Firepower
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Courage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy