Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Wizards

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Flow State
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Springs
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Fire Magic
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Magic Damper
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Coruscation Mage
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Opt
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Firebrand Archer
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
21%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Mysidian Elder
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Quistis Trepe
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Angler
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Pensive Professor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Snap
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Twisted Image
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Syncopate
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Monstrous Rage
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Traumatic Critique
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Strike It Rich
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ride
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Combat Tutorial
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Crash Through
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Splatter Technique
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mathemagics
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Winged Boots
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Wizard Class
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Virtue of Courage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion82 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion102 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion102 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion89 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Airship Engine Room
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy