Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget Optimized Storm

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Grapeshot
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Opt
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Serum Visions
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Haze of Rage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Tandem Lookout
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mysidian Elder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
________ Goblin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Curious Homunculus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Consider
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Magic Damper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Monstrous Rage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Impulse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
High Tide
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mogg Salvage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Expedite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dizzy Spell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Gut Shot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Zhalfirin Shapecraft
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bulk Up
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Obsessive Search
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Foil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Peek
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brute Force
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Storm of Memories
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Ride
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Combat Tutorial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Crash Through
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Anger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rapturous Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Electroduplicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strangle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Inner Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Seething Anger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Spring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Last Chance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Empty the Warrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Elemental Eruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Bone Saw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ophidian Eye
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fated Firepower
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Festival of Embers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Restless Spire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Teetering Peaks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Forger's Foundry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
TCRI Building
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy