Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget 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%inclusion15 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magic Damper
50%inclusion119 decks238 decks
44%synergy
Curiosity
61%inclusion151 decks246 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
59%inclusion145 decks246 decks
34%synergy
Haste Magic
35%inclusion84 decks243 decks
32%synergy
Fire Magic
35%inclusion87 decks246 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion138 decks246 decks
27%synergy
Combat Tutorial
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Thunder Magic
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Light Up the Stage
28%inclusion68 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Wild Ride
28%inclusion68 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
61%inclusion149 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion141 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion139 decks246 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
46%inclusion114 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion113 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion107 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion106 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion102 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
41%inclusion101 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion99 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
-15%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
40%inclusion99 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion98 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion95 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion82 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion81 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
32%inclusion79 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
31%inclusion76 decks246 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
30%inclusion74 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
29%inclusion72 decks246 decks
17%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
28%inclusion69 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
26%inclusion65 decks246 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Queen Brahne
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Mysidian Elder
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion47 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion45 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion44 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Harmonized Trio
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
-5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Quistis Trepe
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Pensive Professor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion98 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion93 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion91 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Shore Up
25%inclusion61 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion56 decks246 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Syncopate
21%inclusion51 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Fists of Flame
21%inclusion51 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion47 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Ice Magic
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion45 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion41 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion40 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion37 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion36 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Twisted Image
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Expedite
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Titan's Strength
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Eject
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Self-Destruct
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Opera Love Song
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Chase Inspiration
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion24 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Traumatic Critique
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion86 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion82 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
29%inclusion71 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
27%inclusion67 decks246 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion67 decks246 decks
-11%synergy
Suplex
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Sleight of Hand
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion42 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion42 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
16%inclusion40 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
16%inclusion40 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Epic Experiment
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion24 decks246 decks
-16%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion24 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Memories Returning
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Choco-Comet
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Steal the Show
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Splatter Technique
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Procrastinate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion89 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion41 decks246 decks
-8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion67 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion66 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion63 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Ophidian Eye
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
15%inclusion37 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Sleep Magic
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Courage
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Triple Triad
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion105 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion66 decks243 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion196 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion188 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion109 decks246 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion79 decks246 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion78 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion60 decks246 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Ether
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion246 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion246 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion199 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion151 decks246 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion130 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion122 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion116 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion100 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
36%inclusion89 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion78 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion74 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion73 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion70 decks246 decks
-8%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
28%inclusion69 decks243 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion51 decks246 decks
-22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion42 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
-13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
-40%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Peak
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Capital City
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Airship Engine Room
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Highland Lake
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
2%synergy