Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive 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%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Flashback
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Flow State
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophidian Eye
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Curiosity
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Stock Up
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Tandem Lookout
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Preordain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Snap
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Seething Song
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Coruscation Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Mental Misstep
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Flame of Anor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Chase Inspiration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dizzy Spell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fire Magic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opera Love Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Monstrous Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Mark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rob the Archives
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Haze of Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Winged Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inventor's Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hand of Vecna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
O-Naginata
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dueling Rapier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Braided Net
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jackdaw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witching Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Fellwar Stone
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Paradise Mantle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Thundering Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Fiery Islet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Prismatic Vista
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Mana Confluence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Turbulent Springs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy