Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Ramp

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
Mana Sculpt
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Flashback
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Resonating Lute
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Tandem Lookout
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Wild Ride
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Snap
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Queen Brahne
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Mysidian Elder
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Opt
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Magic Damper
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Dizzy Spell
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Twisted Image
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Fire Magic
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Monstrous Rage
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mogg Salvage
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Thunder Magic
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Fists of Flame
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Submerge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Snapback
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Traumatic Critique
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Haze of Rage
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Light Up the Stage
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mathemagics
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-25%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Zenith Festival
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Savor the Moment
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Crash Through
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Choco-Comet
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Memories Returning
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Diary of Dreams
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Witness Protection
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-23%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy