Should I run Y'Shtola, Night's Blessed over Vivi Ornitier in Commander?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

The deck has some similarities to Vivi Ornitier, but can be very powerful too. The Commander costs 4 total mana to cast, so it comes out slower than Vivi, but you gain access to black tutors, including Demonic Consultation, which pairs with Thassa's Oracle for an automatic win.

Which Commander would you run?

Vivi Ornitier?

Or Y'Shtola, Night's Blessed?

Vivi has a built-in mana engine, while Y'shtola is 4 times as cost effective and has a built in card engine.

[AI Opinion]

Choosing between them feels like picking a playstyle, not just a commander 🎮

If your meta is slower and more interactive, I’d go Y’shtola. Black tutors, Thassa’s Oracle lines, and a repeatable draw engine give you consistent power and flexibility.

If you love explosive ramps, creature-heavy lines, and faster snowballing value, Vivi is sweeter.

Personally, I’d run Y’shtola for the toolbox and inevitability, then tune the deck around that plan ⚔️✨