Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Spellslinger

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
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Flow State
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deflecting Swat
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Ophidian Eye
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Tandem Lookout
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Flusterstorm
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Underworld Breach
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Pact of Negation
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Mystical Tutor
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Spark Double
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Snap
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Opt
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Intuition
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Gut Shot
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Dizzy Spell
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Twisted Image
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Magic Damper
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Secret Identity
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-29%synergy
Mogg Salvage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Monstrous Rage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Shoal
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pyrokinesis
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Snapback
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Strike It Rich
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Rite of Flame
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Wild Ride
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Timetwister
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Past in Flames
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Savor the Moment
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Haze of Rage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Charge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Oath
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Isochron Scepter
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Virtue of Courage
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Wizard Class
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Mistrise Village
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Mox Amber
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-29%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Island
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Training Center
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Fiery Islet
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-30%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy