Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Spellslinger

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
Flashback
26%inclusion195 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion172 decks756 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
22%inclusion165 decks749 decks
14%synergy
Flow State
19%inclusion141 decks732 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion128 decks760 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
85%inclusion1.78K decks2.11K decks
60%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion1.33K decks2.11K decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
63%inclusion1.33K decks2.11K decks
45%synergy
Tandem Lookout
55%inclusion1.16K decks2.11K decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
58%inclusion1.23K decks2.11K decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
57%inclusion1.21K decks2.11K decks
36%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
46%inclusion974 decks2.11K decks
35%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
38%inclusion794 decks2.11K decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion1.31K decks2.11K decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
40%inclusion850 decks2.11K decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
74%inclusion1.57K decks2.11K decks
31%synergy
Ponder
68%inclusion1.43K decks2.11K decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.11K decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion1.29K decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Preordain
61%inclusion1.28K decks2.11K decks
27%synergy
Opt
58%inclusion1.21K decks2.11K decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion1.21K decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion1.14K decks2.11K decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion1.08K decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.11K decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.11K decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion999 decks2.11K decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion971 decks2.11K decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion907 decks2.11K decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion860 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
36%inclusion765 decks2.11K decks
23%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion712 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion670 decks2.11K decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion552 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion462 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
45%inclusion956 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
43%inclusion912 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion792 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
35%inclusion743 decks2.11K decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion377 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion568 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion555 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion517 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion496 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion473 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion393 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
18%inclusion389 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
18%inclusion386 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion275 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion371 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
16%inclusion340 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion328 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion322 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion308 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion307 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion301 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
12%inclusion262 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
12%inclusion256 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion233 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion230 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion228 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion226 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
10%inclusion216 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion213 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion210 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion202 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
9.3%inclusion196 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
9.2%inclusion193 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.7%inclusion183 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.8%inclusion164 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.3%inclusion55 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.3%inclusion153 decks2.11K decks
-9%synergy
Queen Brahne
6.8%inclusion139 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.8%inclusion143 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.6%inclusion87 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion137 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.5%inclusion136 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.9%inclusion124 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
5.8%inclusion122 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Mysidian Elder
5.5%inclusion110 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.5%inclusion42 decks760 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
45%inclusion948 decks2.11K decks
23%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion929 decks2.11K decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion893 decks2.11K decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion766 decks2.11K decks
24%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion738 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion680 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion661 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Magic Damper
31%inclusion620 decks1.99K decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion628 decks2.11K decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion622 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion615 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion561 decks2.11K decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion549 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion537 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion522 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion498 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion491 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion491 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion478 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Fire Magic
22%inclusion471 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion463 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion434 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion434 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion424 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion420 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion410 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Dizzy Spell
19%inclusion396 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion290 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion368 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Twisted Image
17%inclusion353 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion353 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion340 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
16%inclusion332 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion319 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion317 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion311 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion310 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion294 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
14%inclusion283 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Monstrous Rage
14%inclusion289 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion276 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion269 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion252 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
12%inclusion167 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion242 decks2.11K decks
-14%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion242 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion236 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion225 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion214 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion214 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion897 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
35%inclusion736 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion730 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion679 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
30%inclusion628 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion616 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion602 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion600 decks2.11K decks
-10%synergy
Wild Ride
28%inclusion594 decks2.11K decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion588 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
26%inclusion542 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
22%inclusion467 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion441 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Light Up the Stage
20%inclusion427 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion421 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion414 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion412 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion388 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion369 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion364 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
16%inclusion337 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion305 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion301 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion287 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
12%inclusion246 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
11%inclusion227 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Haze of Rage
11%inclusion233 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion221 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion201 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.3%inclusion196 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
9.2%inclusion193 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
8.3%inclusion174 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion174 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Savor the Moment
8.1%inclusion171 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.1%inclusion170 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.7%inclusion162 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Suplex
6.4%inclusion133 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion134 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.3%inclusion48 decks760 decks
-3%synergy
Last Chance
6.3%inclusion132 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.2%inclusion131 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.1%inclusion46 decks756 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.7%inclusion121 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
5.4%inclusion114 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion775 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion482 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
22%inclusion472 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion455 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion397 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion241 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion230 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
10%inclusion215 decks2.10K decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion206 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion202 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
The Ozolith
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.0%inclusion147 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.1%inclusion108 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion869 decks2.11K decks
22%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
30%inclusion632 decks2.11K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion462 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion437 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion403 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
16%inclusion342 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
16%inclusion331 decks2.11K decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion258 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion215 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion214 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion155 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.9%inclusion146 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.4%inclusion135 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.7%inclusion120 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion455 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.0%inclusion106 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion1.07K decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
41%inclusion858 decks2.11K decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion668 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion590 decks2.04K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion599 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion364 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion239 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion231 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion229 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.1%inclusion128 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion122 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.7%inclusion43 decks756 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.4%inclusion114 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion109 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.94K decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.81K decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion1.20K decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion890 decks2.11K decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion796 decks2.11K decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion651 decks2.11K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion613 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion605 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion432 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion406 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion378 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion321 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion288 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion241 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion201 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.11K decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.1%inclusion36 decks709 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.06K decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion2.04K decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.95K decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion1.44K decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion1.41K decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion1.35K decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion1.08K decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion947 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion899 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion893 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
39%inclusion821 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
37%inclusion789 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion715 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion680 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion669 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion599 decks2.11K decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion570 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion547 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion496 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion482 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion482 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion477 decks2.11K decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion474 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion445 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion437 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion429 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion420 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion414 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion386 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion380 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion376 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion313 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion308 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion305 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion260 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion251 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion250 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion83 decks756 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion206 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
10%inclusion194 decks2.01K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion202 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.6%inclusion65 decks756 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion173 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion170 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.4%inclusion134 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion134 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.2%inclusion131 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy