Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Pingers

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
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Resonating Lute
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Curiosity
79%inclusion71 decks90 decks
55%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
53%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Tandem Lookout
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Preordain
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Opt
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Consider
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Firebrand Archer
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Queen Brahne
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Mysidian Elder
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonized Trio
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Snap
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Thunder Magic
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Syncopate
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Twisted Image
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Monstrous Rage
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Gut Shot
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Strike It Rich
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ride
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Overmaster
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Haze of Rage
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Lock and Load
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Savor the Moment
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Fated Firepower
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion90 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion89 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-2%synergy