Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Upgraded Burn

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
Resonating Lute
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Flashback
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
84%inclusion174 decks207 decks
60%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
71%inclusion147 decks207 decks
53%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
69%inclusion142 decks207 decks
47%synergy
Ophidian Eye
56%inclusion116 decks207 decks
42%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion126 decks207 decks
41%synergy
Tandem Lookout
48%inclusion100 decks207 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion133 decks207 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
59%inclusion123 decks207 decks
34%synergy
Magic Damper
39%inclusion77 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
72%inclusion149 decks207 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion147 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
66%inclusion136 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion136 decks207 decks
30%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion125 decks207 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
59%inclusion123 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion122 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion120 decks207 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion119 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion104 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion67 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion53 decks207 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion42 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
42%inclusion87 decks207 decks
31%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
34%inclusion71 decks207 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
34%inclusion71 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
30%inclusion62 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion60 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion59 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion50 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
23%inclusion47 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
22%inclusion46 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
22%inclusion45 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion43 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion42 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
16%inclusion34 decks207 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
16%inclusion33 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion31 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Queen Brahne
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Consider
50%inclusion104 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Snap
46%inclusion95 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion86 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
41%inclusion85 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
39%inclusion80 decks207 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion69 decks207 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion69 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion68 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
32%inclusion67 decks207 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion66 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Fire Magic
31%inclusion65 decks207 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion51 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion50 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion46 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion44 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion41 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion40 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion39 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion39 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Gut Shot
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Monstrous Rage
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
16%inclusion33 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
14%inclusion29 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Haste Magic
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Twisted Image
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
-12%synergy
Thunder Magic
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Charm
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Ice Magic
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Expedite
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Shadow Rift
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion92 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion90 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
43%inclusion90 decks207 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion73 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion73 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
34%inclusion71 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion70 decks207 decks
-4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion69 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
31%inclusion65 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
30%inclusion62 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion50 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Wild Ride
24%inclusion49 decks207 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
24%inclusion49 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion46 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
19%inclusion40 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Combat Tutorial
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Crash Through
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Haze of Rage
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Mathemagics
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Fireball
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion94 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion61 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Diary of Dreams
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
37%inclusion77 decks207 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion71 decks207 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion49 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion44 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion43 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion41 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion34 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion34 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
16%inclusion33 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Courage
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
0%synergy
City on Fire
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
24%inclusion49 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion126 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion79 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion77 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
-4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion186 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion181 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion119 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion100 decks207 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion77 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion55 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion34 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion32 decks207 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion31 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion205 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion204 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion195 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion157 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion148 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion119 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion115 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion113 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
54%inclusion112 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion87 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion83 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion78 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion76 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion73 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion69 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion67 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
-8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion57 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion57 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion54 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion43 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion41 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion32 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-3%synergy