Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget 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
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magic Damper
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Syncopate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Haste Magic
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Fire Magic
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Curiosity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Tandem Lookout
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mocking Sprite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Sprite Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blazing Bomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mysidian Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Spider-Punk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karfell Harbinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
League Guildmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Maelstrom Muse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Erratic Visionary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Akki Lavarunner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Pyreling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Shock
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Self-Destruct
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Opera Love Song
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Thunder Magic
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
School Daze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Octopus Form
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Firebending Lesson
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reasonable Doubt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Obsessive Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Refute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Run Away Together
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Essence Scatter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Monstrous Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mana Leak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Annul
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Infuriate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fists of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sure Strike
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ice Magic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Unstable Experiment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whoosh!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cut Propulsion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rig for War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mizzium Skin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Sear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Take the Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Galestrike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spell Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enthusiastic Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Flood of Recollection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Suplex
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Light Up the Stage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fireball
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Combat Tutorial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Megaton's Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Slagstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seething Anger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Devastation Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abandon the Post
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Stitch in Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ride
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Overload
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agate Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hunted by The Family
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Echo Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cori-Steel Cutter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spidersilk Net
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bone Saw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Briber's Purse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smoke Bomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport Bell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instant Ramen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coral Sword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fresh Start
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ophidian Eye
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Witness Protection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cryoshatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Manabarbs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Reverberating Summons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frogify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wild Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Furious Rise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stasis Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fae Flight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Confiscate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flood the Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sleep Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Remote Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diamond City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Crater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Ether
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Airship Engine Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Uncharted Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy