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
Flashback
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Resonating Lute
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Flow State
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
62%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
54%synergy
Ophidian Eye
68%inclusion100 decks148 decks
53%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
48%synergy
Tandem Lookout
58%inclusion86 decks148 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
72%inclusion107 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Consider
60%inclusion89 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion116 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Coruscation Mage
55%inclusion81 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
70%inclusion104 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Opt
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion100 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion96 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion93 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion79 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion77 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
-5%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%inclusion72 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
10%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 Ideation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Spellskite
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
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Snap
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
25%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
Magic Damper
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
-12%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%inclusion33 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Fists of Flame
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Monstrous Rage
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Haste Magic
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
6%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
Expedite
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Dizzy Spell
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
45%inclusion67 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Crackle with Power
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Past in Flames
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Strike It Rich
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ride
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Light Up the Stage
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion34 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
Overmaster
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Haze of Rage
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
7%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
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%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
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Savor the Moment
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion60 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
18%inclusion26 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
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
11%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
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%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
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion82 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
3%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
90%inclusion133 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion132 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion100 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
4%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 decks41 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
78%inclusion115 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
74%inclusion109 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion66 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
10%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
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
4%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
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
4%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
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Peak
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy