Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Extra Turns

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
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
91%inclusion103 decks113 decks
67%synergy
Ophidian Eye
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion77 decks113 decks
48%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
68%inclusion77 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Tandem Lookout
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Flusterstorm
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Snap
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion83 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion82 decks113 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion80 decks113 decks
49%synergy
Jeska's Will
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Gamble
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Urabrask
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Brain Freeze
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Final Fortune
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Gut Shot
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Dizzy Spell
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Twisted Image
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Secret Identity
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Daze
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Snapback
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Fire Magic
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-26%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-17%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Mogg Salvage
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Monstrous Rage
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Retraction Helix
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Pyrokinesis
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Crowd's Favor
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Wild Ride
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Time Warp
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Savor the Moment
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Light Up the Stage
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Time Stretch
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Merchant Scroll
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Last Chance
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Mastery
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Haze of Rage
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Boomerang Basics
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Trespass
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Oath
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Cave-In
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Stitch in Time
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion110 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion94 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
-28%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion110 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion96 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion86 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Thundering Falls
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
-24%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
25%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-22%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-29%synergy
Turbulent Springs
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy