Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Storm

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Owain Roberts
Nov 28, 2025
2025: The Year in Universes Beyond
2025's been a big year for Universes Beyond - Owain breaks down all the sets featuring outside-of-Magic IPs, from Spider-Man to Spongebob.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Brain Freeze
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Deflecting Swat
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Tandem Lookout
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Rite of Flame
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Wild Ride
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Ophidian Eye
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Mental Misstep
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Pact of Negation
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Curiosity
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Remora
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Swan Song
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Mystical Tutor
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Flusterstorm
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Gamble
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Ponder
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Chain of Vapor
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Force of Will
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Underworld Breach
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Dragon's Rage Channeler
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lore Drakkis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Memnite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Gut Shot
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Dizzy Spell
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Misdirection
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Mogg Salvage
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Twisted Image
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Final Fortune
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Desperate Ritual
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Magic Damper
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Blazing Shoal
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-32%synergy
Pyrokinesis
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Snapback
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-29%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Stifle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Firestorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Retract
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rebuild
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Strike It Rich
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Timetwister
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Last Chance
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Past in Flames
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Light Up the Stage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Haze of Rage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Zenith Festival
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Lock and Load
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Savor the Moment
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Change
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Electroduplicate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Inner Fire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Bonus Round
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Warrior's Oath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-32%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Flux
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Time Spiral
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rob the Archives
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Isochron Scepter
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Defense Grid
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Bauble
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Spidersilk Net
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Gustha's Scepter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bone Saw
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kite Shield
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Relic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dark Sphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Herbal Poultice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lodestone Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Engineered Explosives
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fountain of Youth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Claws of Gix
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Accorder's Shield
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Eye of the Storm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-36%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Mox Amber
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-32%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-30%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Fiery Islet
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
71%synergy
Training Center
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
71%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Thundering Falls
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-33%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-36%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy