Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Double Jump // Flying Kick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Brain Freeze
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Ophidian Eye
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Tandem Lookout
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Mental Misstep
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Curiosity
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Remora
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Rite of Flame
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Final Fortune
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Gamble
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Underworld Breach
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Mystical Tutor
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Mockingbird
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Snap
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Force of Negation
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Intuition
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Pyroblast
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dizzy Spell
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Gut Shot
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Chain of Vapor
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Desperate Ritual
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Twisted Image
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Mogg Salvage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Retraction Helix
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Banishing Knack
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-37%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Snapback
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Pyrokinesis
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fire Magic
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Opera Love Song
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Impulse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Crowd's Favor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Strike It Rich
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Savor the Moment
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Wild Ride
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Past in Flames
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Haze of Rage
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Impolite Entrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Last Chance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Recall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Lock and Load
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Promise
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Rob the Archives
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Bauble
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Mistrise Village
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
47%synergy
City of Traitors
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Seat of the Synod
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-38%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Mox Opal
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-43%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Island
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Fiery Islet
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Thundering Falls
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-48%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-37%synergy