Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Upgraded

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
28%inclusion179 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
27%inclusion171 decks645 decks
1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
24%inclusion156 decks641 decks
16%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
19%inclusion125 decks652 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion112 decks627 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
79%inclusion1.94K decks2.46K decks
54%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
60%inclusion1.47K decks2.46K decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion1.50K decks2.46K decks
40%synergy
Ophidian Eye
53%inclusion1.30K decks2.46K decks
38%synergy
Tandem Lookout
45%inclusion1.12K decks2.46K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion1.51K decks2.46K decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
43%inclusion1.05K decks2.46K decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion1.80K decks2.46K decks
30%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion1.64K decks2.46K decks
29%synergy
Magic Damper
34%inclusion795 decks2.33K decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
72%inclusion1.78K decks2.46K decks
20%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion1.51K decks2.46K decks
26%synergy
Preordain
61%inclusion1.50K decks2.46K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion1.48K decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion1.46K decks2.46K decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion1.42K decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion1.35K decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
52%inclusion1.27K decks2.46K decks
26%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion1.22K decks2.46K decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion1.16K decks2.46K decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion736 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion703 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion678 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion482 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion479 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion391 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion225 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
6.3%inclusion154 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
45%inclusion1.11K decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
43%inclusion1.06K decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
34%inclusion842 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion793 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion745 decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion699 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion617 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion254 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion534 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
21%inclusion523 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Firebrand Archer
21%inclusion521 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion498 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
20%inclusion494 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion334 decks1.68K decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion432 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
17%inclusion418 decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
17%inclusion414 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion364 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion337 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion324 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion317 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion317 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion284 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion283 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion279 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion279 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion257 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion256 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion254 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion235 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.5%inclusion128 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.2%inclusion227 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.2%inclusion226 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Queen Brahne
9.2%inclusion219 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.6%inclusion56 decks652 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.4%inclusion54 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.1%inclusion199 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion190 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.6%inclusion188 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion184 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.4%inclusion173 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
7.1%inclusion46 decks652 decks
0%synergy
Spellskite
6.7%inclusion166 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
6.7%inclusion165 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
6.4%inclusion158 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.3%inclusion156 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
6.3%inclusion154 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
6.2%inclusion147 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
6.1%inclusion150 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Snap
47%inclusion1.15K decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion976 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion973 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion919 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion875 decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion847 decks2.46K decks
-7%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion817 decks2.46K decks
21%synergy
Fire Magic
29%inclusion707 decks2.46K decks
24%synergy
Slip Out the Back
27%inclusion652 decks2.46K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion637 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion603 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion598 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion545 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion527 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion524 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion514 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion473 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion441 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Haste Magic
17%inclusion416 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion416 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion396 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Fists of Flame
15%inclusion373 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion361 decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion355 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion352 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion250 decks1.77K decks
8%synergy
Gut Shot
14%inclusion344 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion343 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion337 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Twisted Image
13%inclusion310 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion310 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion303 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Thunder Magic
12%inclusion275 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion285 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion278 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion277 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion273 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion265 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion259 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion257 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion257 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion158 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Dizzy Spell
10%inclusion250 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion242 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion241 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion240 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion234 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Ice Magic
9.3%inclusion228 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.9%inclusion220 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.9%inclusion219 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion1.02K decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion1.01K decks2.46K decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion925 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
35%inclusion851 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion813 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion784 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion767 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion755 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
27%inclusion669 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion624 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Wild Ride
24%inclusion588 decks2.46K decks
20%synergy
Strike It Rich
23%inclusion577 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion536 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion516 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
19%inclusion469 decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion467 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion450 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion435 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion402 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
16%inclusion393 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion361 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
14%inclusion353 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion339 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion338 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Combat Tutorial
14%inclusion317 decks2.34K decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion282 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion281 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion263 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion258 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion245 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Crash Through
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Suplex
9.2%inclusion223 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
8.7%inclusion57 decks652 decks
-1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
8.6%inclusion56 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.1%inclusion200 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
7.3%inclusion179 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion159 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion157 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.3%inclusion152 decks2.41K decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion149 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.0%inclusion148 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.4%inclusion132 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Lock and Load
5.2%inclusion128 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion124 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.46K decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion718 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
15%inclusion379 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion317 decks2.45K decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion293 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion276 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion271 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Winged Boots
9.0%inclusion221 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
8.0%inclusion196 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion175 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.0%inclusion172 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion163 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.4%inclusion132 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
29%inclusion710 decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Fiery Inscription
28%inclusion682 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion680 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion637 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion536 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion457 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion344 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
13%inclusion322 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion277 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion259 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion244 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.3%inclusion228 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.4%inclusion207 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.0%inclusion198 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.6%inclusion188 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.6%inclusion138 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion566 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion1.38K decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion802 decks2.46K decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion749 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
30%inclusion722 decks2.39K decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion523 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion466 decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion333 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.3%inclusion228 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion199 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion167 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion164 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.5%inclusion42 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.9%inclusion146 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion2.24K decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.12K decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion1.36K decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion1.28K decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion914 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion770 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion509 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion377 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion338 decks2.46K decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion209 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion190 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion115 decks1.76K decks
1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.2%inclusion128 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.42K decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.42K decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion2.24K decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.77K decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion1.63K decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion1.41K decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion1.22K decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion1.20K decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion1.13K decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion881 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion878 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion863 decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion857 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion850 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion696 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion685 decks2.46K decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion681 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion645 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion637 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion534 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion467 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion455 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion411 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion386 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion359 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion337 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion306 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion304 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
12%inclusion288 decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion285 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion75 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion272 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion268 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion263 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion69 decks650 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion253 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion238 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion237 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.4%inclusion231 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.0%inclusion222 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion220 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
8.7%inclusion213 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.4%inclusion207 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion194 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion181 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.7%inclusion166 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.3%inclusion155 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.1%inclusion150 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion145 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy