Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Flashback
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Flow State
24%inclusion34 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
81%inclusion330 decks405 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
66%inclusion268 decks405 decks
48%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
66%inclusion269 decks405 decks
45%synergy
Ophidian Eye
55%inclusion224 decks405 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion276 decks405 decks
39%synergy
Magic Damper
41%inclusion157 decks385 decks
34%synergy
Tandem Lookout
47%inclusion190 decks405 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
76%inclusion308 decks405 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
43%inclusion175 decks405 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion270 decks405 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion315 decks405 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
68%inclusion274 decks405 decks
30%synergy
Opt
62%inclusion253 decks405 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion253 decks405 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion246 decks405 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion243 decks405 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion242 decks405 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
53%inclusion216 decks405 decks
28%synergy
Consider
53%inclusion214 decks405 decks
30%synergy
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion201 decks405 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion124 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion115 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion108 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion88 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion73 decks405 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion53 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion40 decks405 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
7.2%inclusion29 decks405 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
47%inclusion190 decks405 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion147 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion135 decks405 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion127 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion119 decks405 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
26%inclusion106 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion103 decks405 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion100 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion54 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
24%inclusion98 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion94 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
21%inclusion64 decks300 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
18%inclusion74 decks405 decks
13%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
18%inclusion74 decks405 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion72 decks405 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion69 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
17%inclusion67 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion65 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion61 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion57 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
14%inclusion56 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Hawkeye, Young Avenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion47 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion45 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion45 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion45 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion44 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion44 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion41 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion40 decks405 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.4%inclusion38 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Queen Brahne
8.1%inclusion32 decks394 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.9%inclusion32 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.8%inclusion30 decks384 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.7%inclusion31 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion30 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.4%inclusion30 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.2%inclusion29 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Spellskite
6.9%inclusion28 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.9%inclusion28 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
6.7%inclusion27 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
6.7%inclusion27 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.2%inclusion25 decks405 decks
-3%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
6.2%inclusion25 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Snap
49%inclusion200 decks405 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion176 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion162 decks405 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
39%inclusion159 decks405 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion151 decks405 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion148 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion139 decks405 decks
13%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion135 decks405 decks
29%synergy
Slip Out the Back
30%inclusion121 decks405 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion119 decks405 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion102 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion102 decks405 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion101 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion92 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion89 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion86 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion80 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion75 decks405 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion57 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Haste Magic
18%inclusion70 decks394 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion67 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Monstrous Rage
16%inclusion66 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion63 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion63 decks405 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion62 decks405 decks
-3%synergy
Gut Shot
15%inclusion61 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Fists of Flame
15%inclusion61 decks405 decks
11%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion61 decks405 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion58 decks405 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion57 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion52 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion51 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion50 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion50 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion49 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion47 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Thunder Magic
11%inclusion43 decks384 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion44 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion44 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion43 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Twisted Image
10%inclusion42 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion40 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion39 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion39 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Ice Magic
10%inclusion39 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion38 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.4%inclusion38 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.1%inclusion37 decks405 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion192 decks405 decks
26%synergy
Expressive Iteration
44%inclusion178 decks405 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion168 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion158 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion147 decks405 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion141 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion140 decks405 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
34%inclusion137 decks405 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
30%inclusion123 decks405 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion116 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
26%inclusion106 decks405 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ride
25%inclusion101 decks405 decks
21%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion91 decks405 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion90 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion83 decks405 decks
13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion83 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
19%inclusion77 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion72 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
18%inclusion72 decks405 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
17%inclusion67 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion66 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
16%inclusion63 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Combat Tutorial
16%inclusion60 decks386 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion53 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
12%inclusion50 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion50 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Slip Through Space
12%inclusion49 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion48 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion47 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion46 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion45 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.9%inclusion36 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.9%inclusion36 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion31 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.8%inclusion27 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion27 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.4%inclusion26 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.2%inclusion25 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.2%inclusion25 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.7%inclusion23 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Memories Returning
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.4%inclusion22 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Lock and Load
5.2%inclusion21 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion21 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion21 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion181 decks405 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion114 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion62 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion55 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion51 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion40 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Winged Boots
8.6%inclusion35 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.4%inclusion34 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
7.9%inclusion32 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.4%inclusion26 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion25 decks405 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion22 decks394 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion22 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
32%inclusion130 decks405 decks
22%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion129 decks405 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion108 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion103 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion97 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion63 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion62 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion56 decks405 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion54 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion49 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
12%inclusion47 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion44 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
9.4%inclusion38 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.7%inclusion31 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.4%inclusion30 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Fated Firepower
6.7%inclusion21 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.7%inclusion27 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.7%inclusion23 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.2%inclusion21 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
27%inclusion108 decks405 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion24 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion234 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
37%inclusion144 decks394 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion144 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion135 decks405 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
21%inclusion87 decks405 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion85 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion61 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.6%inclusion35 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion29 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.9%inclusion28 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion27 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion21 decks405 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion370 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion359 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion234 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion212 decks405 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion160 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion119 decks405 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion69 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion53 decks405 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion50 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.2%inclusion25 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.9%inclusion24 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.7%inclusion23 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion22 decks405 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion22 decks405 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion404 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion402 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion380 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion306 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion291 decks405 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion232 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion215 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion211 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion209 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion174 decks405 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion169 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion164 decks405 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion142 decks405 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion141 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion134 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion122 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion119 decks405 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion110 decks405 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion108 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion105 decks405 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion94 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion76 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion74 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion68 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion61 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion57 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion57 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion53 decks405 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion53 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion47 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion45 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion42 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion41 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion40 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion39 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion36 decks405 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
8.9%inclusion36 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion36 decks405 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion35 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.6%inclusion35 decks405 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion35 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.4%inclusion34 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.1%inclusion33 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion32 decks405 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion31 decks405 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.4%inclusion30 decks405 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion28 decks405 decks
-1%synergy