Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Storm

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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
Hullbreaker Horror
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Coruscation Mage
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Fire Magic
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Curiosity
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Preordain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Magic Damper
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Shore Up
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Grapeshot
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Firebrand Archer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Queen Brahne
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mocking Sprite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Flux Channeler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Akki Lavarunner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Urabrask
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Tempest Angler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Haste Magic
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Expedite
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Brainsurge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Octopus Form
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thunder Magic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mizzium Skin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Twisted Image
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Relic's Roar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Beyond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Leap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ice Magic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Mad
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Sense
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wisecrack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eject
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Light Up the Stage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Strike It Rich
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ride
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Enter the Enigma
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Epic Experiment
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Past in Flames
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Combat Tutorial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Flood of Recollection
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Careful Study
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Relay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fireball
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Snort
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Suplex
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Momo's Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Choco-Comet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Memories Returning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Clear the Mind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Act on Impulse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Collective Defiance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Net
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Wonder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Magic Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Briber's Purse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Diviner's Wand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Noggle the Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Return the Past
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wingspan Stride
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Baldur's Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Ether
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Command Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Steam Vents
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-40%synergy
Cliffgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gond Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Promising Vein
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gateway Plaza
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy