Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive

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
Flashback
21%inclusion100 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Flow State
5.8%inclusion26 decks445 decks
-6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
3.6%inclusion15 decks420 decks
-4%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
3.3%inclusion16 decks481 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
90%inclusion3.02K decks3.34K decks
83%synergy
Ophidian Eye
92%inclusion3.07K decks3.34K decks
78%synergy
Mental Misstep
82%inclusion2.75K decks3.34K decks
74%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion2.76K decks3.34K decks
74%synergy
Flusterstorm
85%inclusion2.86K decks3.34K decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
93%inclusion3.10K decks3.34K decks
72%synergy
Brain Freeze
82%inclusion2.73K decks3.34K decks
72%synergy
Tandem Lookout
85%inclusion2.84K decks3.34K decks
72%synergy
Curiosity
96%inclusion3.21K decks3.34K decks
72%synergy
Mystic Remora
90%inclusion3.02K decks3.34K decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Gitaxian Probe
91%inclusion3.02K decks3.34K decks
69%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion2.80K decks3.34K decks
62%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
81%inclusion2.71K decks3.34K decks
44%synergy
Rite of Flame
80%inclusion2.67K decks3.34K decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion2.61K decks3.34K decks
57%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
78%inclusion2.60K decks3.34K decks
68%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
73%inclusion2.44K decks3.34K decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion2.31K decks3.34K decks
60%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
68%inclusion2.28K decks3.34K decks
62%synergy
Snap
68%inclusion2.28K decks3.34K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion3.11K decks3.34K decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
91%inclusion3.04K decks3.34K decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
90%inclusion3.01K decks3.34K decks
81%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion2.97K decks3.34K decks
76%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion2.96K decks3.34K decks
82%synergy
Underworld Breach
88%inclusion2.95K decks3.34K decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion2.93K decks3.34K decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion2.91K decks3.34K decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion2.88K decks3.34K decks
77%synergy
Gamble
85%inclusion2.83K decks3.34K decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
67%inclusion2.23K decks3.34K decks
59%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
64%inclusion2.14K decks3.34K decks
55%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
61%inclusion2.03K decks3.34K decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion1.99K decks3.34K decks
41%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
52%inclusion485 decks927 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
42%inclusion1.42K decks3.34K decks
34%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
39%inclusion1.30K decks3.34K decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
38%inclusion1.28K decks3.34K decks
27%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
34%inclusion1.14K decks3.34K decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion989 decks3.34K decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion943 decks3.34K decks
1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion933 decks3.34K decks
-12%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion858 decks3.34K decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion302 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion746 decks3.34K decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion736 decks3.34K decks
1%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
16%inclusion535 decks3.34K decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion525 decks3.34K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion494 decks3.34K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion490 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion462 decks3.34K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion422 decks3.34K decks
-23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion378 decks3.34K decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion320 decks3.34K decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.4%inclusion162 decks1.72K decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.0%inclusion302 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.4%inclusion281 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
7.2%inclusion242 decks3.34K decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.2%inclusion239 decks3.34K decks
-13%synergy
Mockingbird
5.4%inclusion182 decks3.34K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.4%inclusion181 decks3.34K decks
-1%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.1%inclusion172 decks3.34K decks
-20%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2.23K decks3.34K decks
57%synergy
Chain of Vapor
65%inclusion2.18K decks3.34K decks
60%synergy
Sink into Stupor
65%inclusion2.18K decks3.34K decks
48%synergy
Pyroblast
64%inclusion2.13K decks3.34K decks
56%synergy
Final Fortune
62%inclusion2.08K decks3.34K decks
59%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
60%inclusion1.99K decks3.34K decks
53%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
58%inclusion1.94K decks3.34K decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion1.89K decks3.34K decks
14%synergy
Intuition
56%inclusion1.88K decks3.34K decks
54%synergy
Dizzy Spell
56%inclusion1.86K decks3.34K decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion1.79K decks3.34K decks
29%synergy
Gut Shot
50%inclusion1.68K decks3.34K decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion1.59K decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion1.59K decks3.34K decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion1.58K decks3.34K decks
38%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
45%inclusion1.51K decks3.34K decks
37%synergy
Misdirection
41%inclusion1.36K decks3.34K decks
37%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
36%inclusion1.22K decks3.34K decks
26%synergy
Desperate Ritual
35%inclusion1.15K decks3.34K decks
25%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
34%inclusion1.15K decks3.34K decks
32%synergy
Submerge
30%inclusion1.01K decks3.34K decks
28%synergy
Twisted Image
29%inclusion953 decks3.34K decks
27%synergy
Daze
28%inclusion946 decks3.34K decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion919 decks3.34K decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion846 decks3.34K decks
14%synergy
Mogg Salvage
22%inclusion733 decks3.34K decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion685 decks3.34K decks
0%synergy
Retraction Helix
19%inclusion626 decks3.34K decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion330 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion570 decks3.34K decks
-18%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion560 decks3.34K decks
-6%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion469 decks2.88K decks
10%synergy
Snapback
16%inclusion524 decks3.34K decks
14%synergy
Banishing Knack
16%inclusion519 decks3.34K decks
15%synergy
Commandeer
15%inclusion492 decks3.34K decks
13%synergy
Secret Identity
13%inclusion223 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion445 decks3.34K decks
-38%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion386 decks3.34K decks
-16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion319 decks3.34K decks
0%synergy
Crowd's Favor
8.9%inclusion296 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Blazing Shoal
8.3%inclusion276 decks3.34K decks
8%synergy
Pyrokinesis
8.2%inclusion273 decks3.34K decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
7.8%inclusion261 decks3.34K decks
1%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion247 decks3.34K decks
1%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.6%inclusion190 decks2.86K decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.5%inclusion216 decks3.34K decks
0%synergy
Flame of Anor
6.3%inclusion211 decks3.34K decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion206 decks3.34K decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.1%inclusion205 decks3.34K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion190 decks3.34K decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
63%inclusion2.11K decks3.34K decks
61%synergy
Strike It Rich
62%inclusion2.06K decks3.34K decks
49%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion1.92K decks3.34K decks
20%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion1.80K decks3.34K decks
29%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion1.43K decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Wild Ride
37%inclusion1.25K decks3.34K decks
33%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
37%inclusion1.23K decks3.34K decks
28%synergy
Light Up the Stage
34%inclusion1.12K decks3.34K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1.10K decks3.34K decks
1%synergy
Savor the Moment
28%inclusion951 decks3.34K decks
27%synergy
Stock Up
28%inclusion930 decks3.34K decks
20%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
27%inclusion888 decks3.34K decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion683 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion542 decks3.34K decks
-3%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion530 decks3.34K decks
3%synergy
Haze of Rage
14%inclusion453 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Last Chance
13%inclusion425 decks3.34K decks
12%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion399 decks3.34K decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion334 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Oath
10%inclusion324 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Boomerang Basics
10%inclusion117 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.0%inclusion266 decks3.34K decks
-9%synergy
Displacement Wave
7.5%inclusion250 decks3.34K decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.4%inclusion247 decks3.34K decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.3%inclusion243 decks3.34K decks
-17%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.9%inclusion229 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
6.8%inclusion227 decks3.34K decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm
6.6%inclusion220 decks3.34K decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion216 decks3.34K decks
2%synergy
Overmaster
6.4%inclusion213 decks3.34K decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion213 decks3.34K decks
3%synergy
Witch's Mark
6.2%inclusion208 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.2%inclusion206 decks3.34K decks
4%synergy
Zenith Festival
6.0%inclusion202 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion196 decks3.34K decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion187 decks3.34K decks
0%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.5%inclusion184 decks3.34K decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.4%inclusion182 decks3.34K decks
-20%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.3%inclusion178 decks3.34K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.0%inclusion168 decks3.34K decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
49%inclusion1.63K decks3.34K decks
44%synergy
Isochron Scepter
37%inclusion1.23K decks3.34K decks
29%synergy
Urza's Bauble
30%inclusion1.01K decks3.34K decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion818 decks3.34K decks
18%synergy
Defense Grid
21%inclusion699 decks3.34K decks
19%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
16%inclusion541 decks3.34K decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion449 decks3.34K decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion342 decks3.34K decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion237 decks3.34K decks
-21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.5%inclusion217 decks3.34K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion211 decks3.34K decks
-18%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.1%inclusion170 decks3.34K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
39%inclusion1.31K decks3.34K decks
37%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
20%inclusion666 decks3.34K decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion472 decks3.34K decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion370 decks3.34K decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.9%inclusion196 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion335 decks3.34K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
85%inclusion2.84K decks3.34K decks
67%synergy
Mistrise Village
57%inclusion1.89K decks3.34K decks
41%synergy
City of Traitors
46%inclusion1.54K decks3.34K decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion1.13K decks3.34K decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion746 decks3.34K decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion722 decks3.34K decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion665 decks3.34K decks
16%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion663 decks3.34K decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion632 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion369 decks3.34K decks
-38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion319 decks3.34K decks
-17%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.7%inclusion189 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
5.2%inclusion174 decks3.34K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion3.28K decks3.34K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
93%inclusion3.10K decks3.34K decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion3.09K decks3.34K decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
91%inclusion3.04K decks3.34K decks
81%synergy
Mox Opal
88%inclusion2.93K decks3.34K decks
80%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
83%inclusion2.79K decks3.34K decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion2.65K decks3.34K decks
26%synergy
Grim Monolith
51%inclusion1.71K decks3.34K decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion1.68K decks3.34K decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
48%inclusion1.60K decks3.34K decks
45%synergy
Springleaf Drum
45%inclusion1.50K decks3.34K decks
40%synergy
Paradise Mantle
30%inclusion1.02K decks3.34K decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion827 decks3.34K decks
-32%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion484 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion203 decks3.34K decks
-30%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
97%inclusion3.23K decks3.34K decks
47%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion3.19K decks3.34K decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion3.18K decks3.34K decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
94%inclusion3.15K decks3.34K decks
63%synergy
Island
90%inclusion2.99K decks3.34K decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
86%inclusion2.87K decks3.34K decks
44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
84%inclusion2.81K decks3.34K decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion2.76K decks3.34K decks
71%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion2.72K decks3.34K decks
-16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion2.62K decks3.34K decks
68%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion2.61K decks3.34K decks
67%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion2.55K decks3.34K decks
69%synergy
Fiery Islet
76%inclusion2.54K decks3.34K decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
74%inclusion2.46K decks3.34K decks
66%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion2.41K decks3.34K decks
62%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion2.36K decks3.34K decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion2.34K decks3.34K decks
61%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion2.25K decks3.34K decks
59%synergy
Sink into Stupor
65%inclusion2.18K decks3.34K decks
48%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion2.15K decks3.34K decks
43%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion1.62K decks3.34K decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
37%inclusion1.23K decks3.34K decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion989 decks3.34K decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion864 decks3.34K decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion799 decks3.34K decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion596 decks3.34K decks
-16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion560 decks3.34K decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion499 decks3.34K decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
15%inclusion498 decks3.34K decks
-52%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion494 decks3.34K decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion458 decks3.34K decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion348 decks3.34K decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion334 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion326 decks3.34K decks
-35%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion319 decks3.34K decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.1%inclusion303 decks3.34K decks
-33%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.7%inclusion292 decks3.34K decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion225 decks3.34K decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.0%inclusion202 decks3.34K decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.0%inclusion202 decks3.34K decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
5.8%inclusion193 decks3.34K decks
-20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion187 decks3.34K decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.2%inclusion173 decks3.34K decks
4%synergy