Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget Optimized Burn

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
Potioner's Trove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Firebrand Archer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Strike
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Enter the Enigma
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Magic Damper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Combat Tutorial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Opt
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Tandem Lookout
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tempest Angler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mysidian Elder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Campus Guide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Micromancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Consider
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Shore Up
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thunder Magic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Experimental Augury
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Twisted Image
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Shock
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Burst Lightning
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Octopus Form
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Secret Identity
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mogg Salvage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Magma Jet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dizzy Spell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snapback
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ionize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Skin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Capture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Memory Drain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Voyage's End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ride
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sleight of Hand
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Through Space
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unending Whisper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Haze of Rage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Epic Experiment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Overmaster
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Boomerang Basics
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Charge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Zenith Festival
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Firebolt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flood of Recollection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blaze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Seething Anger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Step Between Worlds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Beacon Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vanishing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Collective Inferno
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Man No More
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-41%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy