Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Optimized

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
29%inclusion246 decks861 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion178 decks868 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion169 decks861 decks
12%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion147 decks840 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion147 decks878 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
88%inclusion2.42K decks2.75K decks
64%synergy
Ophidian Eye
68%inclusion1.88K decks2.75K decks
54%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
68%inclusion1.87K decks2.75K decks
50%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
48%inclusion1.33K decks2.75K decks
45%synergy
Tandem Lookout
58%inclusion1.58K decks2.75K decks
44%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
61%inclusion1.69K decks2.75K decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
47%inclusion1.28K decks2.75K decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
51%inclusion1.39K decks2.75K decks
39%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
60%inclusion1.64K decks2.75K decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion2.15K decks2.75K decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
72%inclusion1.97K decks2.75K decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion1.78K decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Preordain
65%inclusion1.78K decks2.75K decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion1.76K decks2.75K decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion1.69K decks2.75K decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion1.67K decks2.75K decks
19%synergy
Opt
59%inclusion1.61K decks2.75K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion1.55K decks2.75K decks
16%synergy
Snap
54%inclusion1.50K decks2.75K decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
52%inclusion1.42K decks2.75K decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion1.74K decks2.75K decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion1.71K decks2.75K decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion1.69K decks2.75K decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion1.59K decks2.75K decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion1.57K decks2.75K decks
33%synergy
Underworld Breach
48%inclusion1.33K decks2.75K decks
35%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion1.23K decks2.75K decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion1.13K decks2.75K decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion831 decks2.75K decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion770 decks2.75K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion1.29K decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion1.16K decks2.75K decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion1.13K decks2.75K decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
34%inclusion452 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
34%inclusion928 decks2.75K decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion801 decks2.75K decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion713 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion663 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion628 decks2.75K decks
-6%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
23%inclusion622 decks2.75K decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion558 decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion548 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion380 decks1.95K decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion520 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion462 decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion446 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion439 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion386 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion378 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion371 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion365 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
13%inclusion355 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion350 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
12%inclusion331 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion307 decks2.75K decks
-2%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion307 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion281 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion277 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
10%inclusion274 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion270 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion263 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
9.3%inclusion255 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion249 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.8%inclusion242 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.8%inclusion241 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion238 decks2.75K decks
-7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.4%inclusion230 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.9%inclusion128 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.9%inclusion217 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.8%inclusion215 decks2.75K decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.7%inclusion213 decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion129 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
7.6%inclusion208 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.9%inclusion191 decks2.75K decks
-8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.2%inclusion171 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.1%inclusion169 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
5.8%inclusion50 decks861 decks
1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.7%inclusion156 decks2.75K decks
-11%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
5.6%inclusion154 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.6%inclusion49 decks878 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion1.39K decks2.75K decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion1.38K decks2.75K decks
29%synergy
Consider
46%inclusion1.26K decks2.75K decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion1.10K decks2.75K decks
27%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion1.01K decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion986 decks2.75K decks
19%synergy
Brain Freeze
36%inclusion977 decks2.75K decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion905 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion902 decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion851 decks2.75K decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
28%inclusion777 decks2.75K decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion749 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion722 decks2.75K decks
17%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion709 decks2.75K decks
-6%synergy
Magic Damper
26%inclusion672 decks2.63K decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion669 decks2.75K decks
-17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion632 decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion630 decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion605 decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion588 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion580 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion568 decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion561 decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion557 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion517 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion509 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Dizzy Spell
19%inclusion509 decks2.75K decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion504 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
18%inclusion482 decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion348 decks2.06K decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion457 decks2.75K decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion457 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion447 decks2.75K decks
-4%synergy
Twisted Image
16%inclusion436 decks2.75K decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion421 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion413 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Monstrous Rage
14%inclusion398 decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion376 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion369 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion357 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion342 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
11%inclusion309 decks2.69K decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion300 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Fists of Flame
11%inclusion299 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion186 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion271 decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion267 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion262 decks2.75K decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.4%inclusion259 decks2.75K decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion251 decks2.75K decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion1.29K decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion1.10K decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
34%inclusion927 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion923 decks2.75K decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
32%inclusion886 decks2.75K decks
20%synergy
Wild Ride
29%inclusion804 decks2.75K decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion788 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
28%inclusion781 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion770 decks2.75K decks
-10%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion749 decks2.75K decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion734 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion609 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion585 decks2.75K decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion583 decks2.75K decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
21%inclusion565 decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion543 decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion534 decks2.75K decks
-4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion484 decks2.75K decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion473 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion411 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion383 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Haze of Rage
13%inclusion368 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion350 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion349 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion338 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion305 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion300 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion279 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.5%inclusion260 decks2.75K decks
-5%synergy
Savor the Moment
8.5%inclusion235 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.1%inclusion224 decks2.75K decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
8.1%inclusion224 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.6%inclusion208 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.5%inclusion205 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.3%inclusion193 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.5%inclusion105 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
6.4%inclusion176 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.3%inclusion172 decks2.75K decks
1%synergy
Crash Through
6.3%inclusion172 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.7%inclusion50 decks878 decks
-4%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.6%inclusion155 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.5%inclusion152 decks2.75K decks
1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.4%inclusion47 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.3%inclusion146 decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Twinflame
5.0%inclusion138 decks2.75K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion972 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion696 decks2.75K decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
25%inclusion692 decks2.75K decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion673 decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion441 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Bauble
12%inclusion338 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion329 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion324 decks2.75K decks
1%synergy
The Ozolith
9.3%inclusion255 decks2.75K decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.4%inclusion231 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.8%inclusion215 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.4%inclusion202 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
5.7%inclusion158 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion1.38K decks2.75K decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion877 decks2.75K decks
26%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion592 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion504 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion479 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion423 decks2.75K decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Courage
14%inclusion381 decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion284 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion272 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion262 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.2%inclusion253 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.5%inclusion151 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
21%inclusion585 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.4%inclusion176 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion1.43K decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
42%inclusion1.16K decks2.75K decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion911 decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion794 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion647 decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion624 decks2.69K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion392 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion390 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion315 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion253 decks2.75K decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.6%inclusion181 decks2.75K decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion177 decks2.75K decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion166 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
5.8%inclusion159 decks2.75K decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion155 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.0%inclusion44 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion2.61K decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion2.42K decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion1.59K decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion1.32K decks2.75K decks
34%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion1.16K decks2.75K decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
35%inclusion954 decks2.75K decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion903 decks2.75K decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion833 decks2.75K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion607 decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion495 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion388 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion359 decks2.75K decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion294 decks2.75K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion290 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion283 decks2.75K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion262 decks2.75K decks
-14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion251 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.69K decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion2.68K decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion2.50K decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion2.02K decks2.75K decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion1.91K decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion1.84K decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion1.53K decks2.75K decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion1.44K decks2.75K decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1.36K decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion1.22K decks2.75K decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion1.17K decks2.75K decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
41%inclusion1.14K decks2.75K decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
37%inclusion1.01K decks2.75K decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion965 decks2.75K decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion902 decks2.75K decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion895 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion881 decks2.75K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion765 decks2.75K decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion672 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion663 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion637 decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion606 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion598 decks2.75K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion592 decks2.75K decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion571 decks2.75K decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion552 decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion548 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion536 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion507 decks2.75K decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion489 decks2.75K decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion487 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion458 decks2.75K decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion386 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion354 decks2.75K decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion349 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion347 decks2.75K decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion94 decks873 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion292 decks2.75K decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion285 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion278 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion272 decks2.75K decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion271 decks2.75K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.5%inclusion260 decks2.75K decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.5%inclusion74 decks873 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion223 decks2.75K decks
2%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
6.6%inclusion176 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion166 decks2.75K decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.5%inclusion152 decks2.75K decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.4%inclusion149 decks2.75K decks
-3%synergy