Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Timetwister
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
98%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Brain Freeze
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Tandem Lookout
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Ophidian Eye
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Pact of Negation
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Rite of Flame
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Gitaxian Probe
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
67%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Mental Misstep
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Chain of Vapor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Gamble
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
91%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
95%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Underworld Breach
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Mystical Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Valley Floodcaller
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Displacer Kitten
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Transit Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Pyroblast
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Retraction Helix
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Dizzy Spell
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Force of Negation
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Snap
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Nexus of Fate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Final Fortune
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Gut Shot
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Secret Identity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mogg Salvage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Twisted Image
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Banishing Knack
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Submerge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Commandeer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Snapback
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Consider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Tolarian Winds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Daze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Crowd's Favor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Savor the Moment
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Strike It Rich
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Boomerang Basics
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Past in Flames
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Wild Ride
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Merchant Scroll
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Time Warp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Echo of Eons
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Expropriate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Change
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Energy Tap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Recall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Personal Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Zenith Festival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Part the Waterveil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Molten Psyche
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Time Stretch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Cave-In
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Quiet Speculation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Time Reversal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Strings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Overmaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Defense Grid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Font of Mythos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Howling Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Courage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Trade Routes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Mistrise Village
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
City of Traitors
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Emergence Zone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-40%synergy
Sandstone Needle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Mox Opal
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Springleaf Drum
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-47%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Fiery Islet
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Sink into Stupor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Training Center
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy