Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Counterspells

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
Quicksilver Elemental
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Mental Misstep
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Pact of Negation
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Brain Freeze
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Flusterstorm
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Curiosity
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Mana Drain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Swan Song
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Snap
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Ophidian Eye
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Tandem Lookout
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mystical Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Retraction Helix
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Intuition
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Monstrous Rage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Knack
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Dizzy Spell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Mogg Salvage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forbid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Crowd's Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Shoal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Zhalfirin Shapecraft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wild Ride
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Flame
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Savor the Moment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Haze of Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Winternight Stories
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Isochron Scepter
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Courage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Braid of Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Powerbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Treachery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Mistrise Village
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Fiery Islet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Training Center
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Thundering Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-56%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-34%synergy