Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Spellslinger

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Double Jump // Flying Kick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Ophidian Eye
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Tandem Lookout
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Gamble
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Preordain
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Jeska's Will
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Mystical Tutor
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Snap
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Gut Shot
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Intuition
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Opt
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Dizzy Spell
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Twisted Image
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Final Fortune
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Secret Identity
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Shoal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mogg Salvage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Shore Up
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Fists of Flame
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Monstrous Rage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Strike It Rich
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Wild Ride
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Timetwister
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Stock Up
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Visions
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Savor the Moment
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Haze of Rage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Boomerang Basics
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Last Chance
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Overmaster
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Zenith Festival
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Oath
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Ancestral Anger
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Bauble
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Virtue of Courage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Mox Amber
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-32%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Island
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Training Center
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Shivan Reef
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Thundering Falls
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-29%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy