Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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
TCRI Building
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Magic Damper
53%inclusion107 decks203 decks
46%synergy
Curiosity
63%inclusion132 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Haste Magic
39%inclusion81 decks207 decks
36%synergy
Fire Magic
40%inclusion83 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion121 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Combat Tutorial
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion118 decks210 decks
28%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Thunder Magic
29%inclusion59 decks203 decks
27%synergy
Suplex
29%inclusion60 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
60%inclusion125 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion120 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion120 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
45%inclusion95 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
45%inclusion94 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion92 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion91 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
40%inclusion83 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
34%inclusion72 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Tandem Lookout
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Firebrand Archer
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Mysidian Elder
21%inclusion43 decks203 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
19%inclusion39 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Quistis Trepe
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Blazing Bomb
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Flux Channeler
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion72 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Shore Up
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Syncopate
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Fists of Flame
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Ice Magic
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Laughing Mad
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Think Twice
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Monstrous Rage
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Octopus Form
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Twisted Image
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Eject
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Opera Love Song
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Self-Destruct
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Titan's Strength
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Siege Smash
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ride
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Light Up the Stage
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Expressive Iteration
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Unending Whisper
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Memories Returning
11%inclusion22 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Haze of Rage
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Choco-Comet
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Fireball
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
0%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
14%inclusion28 decks203 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
World Map
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Elixir
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
28%inclusion59 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Sleep Magic
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Courage
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Triple Triad
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Noggle the Mind
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Wingspan Stride
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
-11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion55 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion165 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion153 decks210 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion95 decks210 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
-25%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion59 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Ether
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion210 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion210 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion164 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion122 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion84 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
29%inclusion61 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Airship Engine Room
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-40%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Capital City
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy