Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Midrange

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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
98%synergy
Mental Misstep
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Pact of Negation
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Dizzy Spell
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Tandem Lookout
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
87%synergy
Ophidian Eye
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Brain Freeze
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Gitaxian Probe
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Curiosity
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
79%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Rite of Flame
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Gamble
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Chain of Vapor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Jeska's Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Underworld Breach
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Mockingbird
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Snap
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Intuition
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Final Fortune
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Desperate Ritual
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Retraction Helix
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Twisted Image
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Daze
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Submerge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Opera Love Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mogg Salvage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Knack
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Secret Identity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Gut Shot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fire Magic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Trickbind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Rage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Tale's End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Commandeer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Strike It Rich
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Savor the Moment
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Recall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Wild Ride
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Mark
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Light Up the Stage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Flash Photography
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Boomerang Basics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Displacement Wave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Zenith Festival
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Impulse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Transmogrify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rob the Archives
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Isochron Scepter
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
City of Traitors
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-41%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Springleaf Drum
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Paradise Mantle
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-40%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Training Center
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Fiery Islet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
City of Brass
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Island
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Thundering Falls
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy