Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonic Prodigy
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Curiosity
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Tandem Lookout
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
42%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Snap
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Opt
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Consider
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Coruscation Mage
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Guttersnipe
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Flux Channeler
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Gut Shot
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Dizzy Spell
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Twisted Image
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Fire Magic
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Snapback
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Titan's Strength
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow Rift
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fists of Flame
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Expressive Iteration
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ride
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Flame
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Light Up the Stage
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Crackle with Power
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Eruption
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Lock and Load
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Overmaster
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Burning Curiosity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Time Warp
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Highway Robbery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Defense Grid
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Diviner's Wand
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
76%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Islet
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-25%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy