Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Jennika's Technique
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ooze Spill
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Donatello's Technique
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Skateboard
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
76%inclusion166 decks218 decks
51%synergy
Magic Damper
44%inclusion93 decks211 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion131 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Opt
70%inclusion152 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
53%inclusion115 decks218 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
42%inclusion92 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion125 decks218 decks
29%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion108 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Fire Magic
32%inclusion69 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Combat Tutorial
29%inclusion61 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion154 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion150 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion116 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
52%inclusion113 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion110 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
49%inclusion107 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion104 decks218 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion104 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion99 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion98 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
-15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
-22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
-18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion92 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion83 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
36%inclusion78 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion73 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
32%inclusion70 decks218 decks
19%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion61 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
27%inclusion59 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
24%inclusion52 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
-5%synergy
Mysidian Elder
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Quistis Trepe
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Snap
31%inclusion68 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion59 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Haste Magic
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Fists of Flame
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion41 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Syncopate
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Thunder Magic
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Ice Magic
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Twisted Image
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Monstrous Rage
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Shock
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Dizzy Spell
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Opera Love Song
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Eject
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Gut Shot
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
-13%synergy
Annul
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
42%inclusion92 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion90 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
35%inclusion77 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ride
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion57 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion51 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion51 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion41 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Haze of Rage
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Unending Whisper
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Overmaster
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Mark
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Choco-Comet
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Time Stretch
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion83 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
4%synergy
World Map
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
39%inclusion84 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion73 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion57 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Sleep Magic
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion105 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion191 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion179 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion99 decks218 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion69 decks218 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion35 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Ether
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion215 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion215 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion176 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion136 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion116 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion104 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion103 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion87 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion77 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
35%inclusion76 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion70 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion64 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion56 decks218 decks
-15%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
22%inclusion47 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion41 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
-34%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
-16%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Capital City
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-12%synergy