Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Upgraded Storm

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
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Flashback
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Mana Sculpt
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Flow State
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
62%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
73%inclusion108 decks148 decks
55%synergy
Ophidian Eye
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
54%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
71%inclusion105 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Tandem Lookout
57%inclusion85 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Preordain
72%inclusion107 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Consider
61%inclusion90 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
36%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion95 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion105 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion104 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Opt
69%inclusion102 decks148 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion96 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Coruscation Mage
55%inclusion81 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion78 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
53%inclusion78 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
43%inclusion63 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Spellskite
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Snap
50%inclusion74 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion63 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion62 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Magic Damper
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Fire Magic
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Fists of Flame
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Monstrous Rage
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Expedite
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Dizzy Spell
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
41%inclusion60 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Past in Flames
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Crackle with Power
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Light Up the Stage
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ride
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Haze of Rage
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Lock and Load
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Combat Tutorial
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Savor the Moment
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Fireball
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Winged Boots
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Courage
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion83 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion134 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion133 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion147 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion145 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion142 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
77%inclusion114 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion111 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion102 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion75 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion67 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Coastal Peak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy