Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive 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
Flashback
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Turbulent Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Curiosity
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Tandem Lookout
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Force of Negation
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Ophidian Eye
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Ponder
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Underworld Breach
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mockingbird
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brain Freeze
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Intuition
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Pyroblast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gut Shot
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Magic Damper
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Twisted Image
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dizzy Spell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fire Magic
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Unstable Experiment
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Divergent Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Monstrous Rage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Daze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Comet Storm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Wild Ride
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Boomerang Basics
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Crackle with Power
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Savor the Moment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Haze of Rage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Change
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lock and Load
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Dragonstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Isochron Scepter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Bauble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Spellbook
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Virtue of Courage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Mistrise Village
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-44%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Shivan Reef
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Thundering Falls
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy