Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Flashback
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6%synergy
Flow State
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Springs
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophidian Eye
82%inclusion204 decks249 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
90%inclusion223 decks249 decks
65%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion185 decks249 decks
56%synergy
Tandem Lookout
62%inclusion155 decks249 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion162 decks249 decks
47%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion167 decks249 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion152 decks249 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
52%inclusion129 decks249 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
47%inclusion118 decks249 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion151 decks249 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
73%inclusion183 decks249 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
70%inclusion175 decks249 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion162 decks249 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
63%inclusion156 decks249 decks
29%synergy
Snap
61%inclusion151 decks249 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion149 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion148 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
59%inclusion148 decks249 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion136 decks249 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
53%inclusion132 decks249 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion104 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion63 decks249 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion34 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion131 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion124 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
41%inclusion101 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
39%inclusion97 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Coruscation Mage
36%inclusion90 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion80 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
31%inclusion77 decks249 decks
28%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion74 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
25%inclusion63 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion63 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
21%inclusion53 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
21%inclusion33 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion47 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion42 decks249 decks
-12%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion35 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
-9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
-9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-10%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
51%inclusion127 decks249 decks
34%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion125 decks249 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion121 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Opt
48%inclusion120 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion117 decks249 decks
37%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion99 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion94 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
36%inclusion89 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
35%inclusion86 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion85 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Gut Shot
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Slip Out the Back
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
22%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
26%inclusion64 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Brain Freeze
26%inclusion64 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion62 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion60 decks249 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion59 decks249 decks
-17%synergy
Dizzy Spell
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion57 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Magic Damper
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Twisted Image
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion35 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion34 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion34 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Rage
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Fists of Flame
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Fire Magic
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
-11%synergy
Mogg Salvage
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Daze
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
-17%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
49%inclusion121 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
39%inclusion97 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion94 decks249 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion83 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion83 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
29%inclusion73 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion71 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Wild Ride
28%inclusion69 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
26%inclusion64 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion59 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion56 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion53 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
-8%synergy
Savor the Moment
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Bonus Round
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Dragonstorm
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion111 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
30%inclusion75 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion75 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion128 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
41%inclusion103 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Virtue of Courage
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Artist's Talent
21%inclusion53 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrormade
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
21%inclusion53 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
48%inclusion119 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion109 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion85 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion78 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion42 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion235 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion209 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion171 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
61%inclusion153 decks249 decks
52%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion143 decks249 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion123 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion117 decks249 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion110 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion86 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
-15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion233 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion233 decks249 decks
78%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion231 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion230 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion228 decks249 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion224 decks249 decks
59%synergy
Training Center
82%inclusion203 decks249 decks
39%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion160 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion146 decks249 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
59%inclusion146 decks249 decks
37%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
58%inclusion144 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion143 decks249 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion142 decks249 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion142 decks249 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion134 decks249 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Islet
51%inclusion128 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
51%inclusion127 decks249 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion126 decks249 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion118 decks249 decks
38%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
40%inclusion99 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion94 decks249 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion94 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion91 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
36%inclusion89 decks249 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion87 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion86 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
-21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
-29%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion35 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
-28%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
0%synergy