Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Storm

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
30%inclusion95 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion63 decks319 decks
-6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
19%inclusion60 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
16%inclusion50 decks306 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion46 decks314 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
91%inclusion924 decks1.01K decks
67%synergy
Ophidian Eye
76%inclusion771 decks1.01K decks
62%synergy
Tandem Lookout
69%inclusion700 decks1.01K decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
73%inclusion738 decks1.01K decks
51%synergy
Flusterstorm
59%inclusion595 decks1.01K decks
46%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
48%inclusion487 decks1.01K decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
52%inclusion527 decks1.01K decks
45%synergy
Brain Freeze
54%inclusion544 decks1.01K decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
61%inclusion613 decks1.01K decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion605 decks1.01K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
72%inclusion727 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion692 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Ponder
65%inclusion656 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion609 decks1.01K decks
40%synergy
Snap
59%inclusion597 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion592 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion583 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Preordain
57%inclusion575 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion566 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
52%inclusion531 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion680 decks1.01K decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion621 decks1.01K decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion618 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion608 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion596 decks1.01K decks
46%synergy
Gamble
53%inclusion538 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion513 decks1.01K decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion477 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion435 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion435 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion524 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
46%inclusion462 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
45%inclusion451 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
43%inclusion435 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion197 decks463 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion389 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
37%inclusion378 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion358 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion317 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
27%inclusion277 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion269 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
26%inclusion260 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion252 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
24%inclusion247 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion201 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion193 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion171 decks1.01K decks
-12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion112 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
17%inclusion168 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion161 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion159 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion156 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion150 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion128 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
12%inclusion123 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion66 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion113 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion107 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion106 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion104 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
9.1%inclusion92 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
8.7%inclusion88 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.6%inclusion87 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.9%inclusion80 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.9%inclusion80 decks1.01K decks
-5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.8%inclusion79 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.01K decks
-10%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.1%inclusion62 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.4%inclusion30 decks559 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.01K decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Opt
47%inclusion477 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion468 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion453 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
Pact of Negation
44%inclusion449 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion439 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion397 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion365 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion362 decks1.01K decks
28%synergy
Gut Shot
36%inclusion360 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Dizzy Spell
35%inclusion350 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion337 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Final Fortune
33%inclusion334 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion321 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion316 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion314 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion310 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
30%inclusion308 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Desperate Ritual
29%inclusion293 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion282 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion279 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion265 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion255 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
24%inclusion217 decks923 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion233 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion225 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion217 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Intuition
21%inclusion214 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion210 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion143 decks707 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion201 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion196 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion179 decks1.01K decks
-24%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion174 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Daze
17%inclusion172 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion168 decks1.01K decks
-16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion154 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion148 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Fire Magic
14%inclusion144 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion142 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Mogg Salvage
14%inclusion138 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion135 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Snapback
13%inclusion135 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Monstrous Rage
13%inclusion129 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion118 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
12%inclusion117 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
12%inclusion117 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Secret Identity
11%inclusion74 decks663 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion108 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion107 decks1.01K decks
-15%synergy
Banishing Knack
10%inclusion101 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
49%inclusion498 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Strike It Rich
46%inclusion470 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion451 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Windfall
41%inclusion415 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
39%inclusion391 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion365 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Wild Ride
34%inclusion348 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Expressive Iteration
26%inclusion259 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
25%inclusion256 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
25%inclusion256 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Light Up the Stage
24%inclusion242 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
23%inclusion232 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion230 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion225 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
22%inclusion221 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion214 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion186 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion186 decks1.01K decks
-20%synergy
Haze of Rage
18%inclusion181 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion158 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion148 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion139 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion124 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
12%inclusion120 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Boomerang Basics
12%inclusion66 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion119 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Savor the Moment
12%inclusion117 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion111 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion102 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion100 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion98 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.4%inclusion85 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion83 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.5%inclusion76 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.3%inclusion74 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.8%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm
6.6%inclusion67 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
6.1%inclusion62 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Bonus Round
5.9%inclusion60 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.6%inclusion18 decks321 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
34%inclusion345 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
32%inclusion327 decks1.01K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion261 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion249 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Urza's Bauble
20%inclusion198 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion173 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion149 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
12%inclusion119 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion109 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.6%inclusion87 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Defense Grid
8.5%inclusion86 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion84 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
27%inclusion272 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
27%inclusion269 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion195 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion138 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion131 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.5%inclusion96 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion94 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion64 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion207 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion496 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
47%inclusion472 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion422 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion386 decks1.01K decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion233 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion215 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion185 decks956 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion143 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion142 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion108 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion108 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion100 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
9.4%inclusion95 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion64 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Sandstone Needle
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion962 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion889 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion682 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion625 decks1.01K decks
48%synergy
Mox Amber
52%inclusion531 decks1.01K decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion414 decks1.01K decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion390 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion374 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion360 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion355 decks1.01K decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
26%inclusion267 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
25%inclusion255 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Paradise Mantle
19%inclusion189 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion185 decks1.01K decks
-18%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion142 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion127 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.01K decks
-17%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion964 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Island
94%inclusion952 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion917 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion818 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
74%inclusion745 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion683 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion648 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Fiery Islet
56%inclusion568 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion524 decks1.01K decks
-15%synergy
Thundering Falls
48%inclusion490 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Volcanic Island
48%inclusion488 decks1.01K decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion468 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
42%inclusion427 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion423 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion412 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion403 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion400 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion395 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion382 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion377 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion371 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion352 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion350 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
34%inclusion348 decks1.01K decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion317 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion317 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion273 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion268 decks1.01K decks
-18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion225 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion201 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion179 decks1.01K decks
-22%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion173 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion168 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion156 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion155 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion146 decks1.01K decks
-22%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion37 decks321 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion116 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion108 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion102 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion83 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion79 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.7%inclusion78 decks1.01K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion78 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion76 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.3%inclusion64 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy