Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Prowess

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
Turbulent Springs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Curiosity
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Mistrise Village
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Opt
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tandem Lookout
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Flux Channeler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Blazing Bomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mysidian Elder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Drake Hatcher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Gran-Gran
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Firebending Student
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Jaded Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Magic Damper
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Monstrous Rage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fire Magic
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Octopus Form
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Combustion Technique
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Firebending Lesson
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Abandon Attachments
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Crackle with Power
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wild Ride
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Haze of Rage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Suplex
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Price of Freedom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Strike It Rich
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Combat Tutorial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Choco-Comet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Memories Returning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Otterball Antics
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Promise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lion Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Glamdring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Artist's Talent
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sleep Magic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ral Zarek
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Royal Scions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy