Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Voltron

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
Turbulent Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Flashback
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Coastal Peak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Curiosity
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Pact of Negation
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Tandem Lookout
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Ophidian Eye
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Remora
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Ponder
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Mental Misstep
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Chain of Vapor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Brain Freeze
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Mox Diamond
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Jeska's Will
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Underworld Breach
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Auton Soldier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sprite Dragon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Dizzy Spell
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Final Fortune
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Snap
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Gut Shot
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Twisted Image
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Daze
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Submerge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Misdirection
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Intuition
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Monstrous Rage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Fists of Flame
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Octopus Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Mogg Salvage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Banishing Knack
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Snapback
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Refocus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Strike It Rich
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Timetwister
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ride
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Impolite Entrance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Recall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Haze of Rage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Mark
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Rile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Electroduplicate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Command
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Displacement Wave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Last Chance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Zenith Festival
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-31%synergy
Hell to Pay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scroll of the Masters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Virtue of Courage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Counterbalance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
All Will Be One
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Security Bypass
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Akki War Paint
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Combat Research
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flamekin Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Teetering Peaks
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Looming Spires
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
91%synergy
Lotus Petal
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Paradise Mantle
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Island
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Training Center
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Islet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-44%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Oracles
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy