Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Resonating Lute
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Flow State
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
58%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Ophidian Eye
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Tandem Lookout
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Slip Out the Back
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Magic Damper
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Fire Magic
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Consider
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Queen Brahne
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Quistis Trepe
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Haste Magic
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Monstrous Rage
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Thunder Magic
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Ice Magic
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Opera Love Song
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Self-Destruct
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Twisted Image
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Shadow Rift
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Mad
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Crackle with Power
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ride
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Revelation
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Combat Tutorial
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Crash Through
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mathemagics
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Haze of Rage
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Overmaster
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Step Through
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Splatter Technique
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Diary of Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion81 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion77 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Ether
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion89 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Island
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Spectacle Summit
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy