Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Deflecting Swat
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Tandem Lookout
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Pact of Negation
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Ophidian Eye
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Underworld Breach
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Brain Freeze
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Flusterstorm
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Jeska's Will
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Mana Vault
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Mystical Tutor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Intuition
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Dizzy Spell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Final Fortune
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Gut Shot
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Desperate Ritual
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Twisted Image
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Misdirection
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Magic Damper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Shoal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Mogg Salvage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Snapback
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Secret Identity
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pyrokinesis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Monstrous Rage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Rift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Crowd's Favor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ride
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Windfall
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Grapeshot
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Past in Flames
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Merchant Scroll
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Haze of Rage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Boomerang Basics
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Last Chance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Savor the Moment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Oath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Bauble
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Fiery Islet
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Thundering Falls
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Shivan Reef
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
City of Brass
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Starting Town
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy