Near-Death Experience (Card)

Near-Death Experience
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Nicholas Lucchesi
Aug 27, 2025
5 Fun Ideas for Building a Bracket 1 Deck
Bracket 1 Commander decks are a great way to express your creativity, but perhaps you're overwhelmed by the potential options. Take a look at some of these options and see if any of them spark some ideas.
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Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 23, 2025
Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud dives into the House of Orzhov to find some Commander decks that go against the grain.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Selenia, Dark Angel
75.83% of 840 decks 637 decks
Verrak, Warped Sengir
12.46% of 1300 decks 162 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.43% of 26243 decks 112 decks
Zur the Enchanter
0.83% of 13011 decks 108 decks
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
11.10% of 730 decks 81 decks
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
0.72% of 10496 decks 76 decks
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
2.71% of 2470 decks 67 decks
Queen Marchesa
0.38% of 14747 decks 56 decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.51% of 10104 decks 52 decks
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
0.32% of 15954 decks 51 decks
Cecil, Dark Knight
3.89% of 1259 decks 49 decks
Garth One-Eye
1.06% of 4537 decks 48 decks
Child of Alara
0.60% of 7698 decks 46 decks
Licia, Sanguine Tribune
1.29% of 2878 decks 37 decks
Zedruu the Greathearted
0.38% of 9303 decks 35 decks
Ezio Auditore da Firenze
0.23% of 14792 decks 34 decks
Saskia the Unyielding
0.50% of 6624 decks 33 decks
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
0.20% of 16649 decks 33 decks
Jodah, Archmage Eternal
0.39% of 8298 decks 32 decks
Bane, Lord of Darkness
1.32% of 2203 decks 29 decks
New Cards
Suburban Sanctuary
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Subway Train
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Professional Wrestler
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Mister Negative
5% of 44 decks +4% synergy
The Endstone
4% of 500 decks +4% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51% of 3234 decks +50% synergy
Angel's Grace
50% of 3234 decks +50% synergy
Mayael's Aria
49% of 613 decks +49% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
49% of 657 decks +49% synergy
Repay in Kind
46% of 2478 decks +46% synergy
Helix Pinnacle
42% of 876 decks +42% synergy
Triskaidekaphile
39% of 1177 decks +39% synergy
Axis of Mortality
38% of 3234 decks +38% synergy
Wall of Blood
38% of 2478 decks +38% synergy
Biovisionary
38% of 657 decks +38% synergy
Top Cards
Stunning Reversal
38% of 2478 decks +38% synergy
Tainted Sigil
38% of 2478 decks +37% synergy
Azor's Elocutors
37% of 1177 decks +37% synergy
Mechanized Production
36% of 1177 decks +36% synergy
Door to Nothingness
35% of 542 decks +35% synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
35% of 3234 decks +35% synergy
Path to Exile
34% of 3234 decks +34% synergy
Toxic Deluge
34% of 2478 decks +34% synergy
Counterspell
33% of 1177 decks +33% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33% of 2478 decks +32% synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
31% of 2478 decks +31% synergy
Necropotence
30% of 2478 decks +30% synergy
Smothering Tithe
26% of 3234 decks +26% synergy
Demonic Tutor
25% of 2478 decks +25% synergy
Teferi's Protection
24% of 3234 decks +24% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23% of 1177 decks +23% synergy
Rhystic Study
23% of 1177 decks +23% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20% of 3234 decks +19% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
Ad Nauseam
17% of 2478 decks +17% synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
32% of 1177 decks +32% synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
31% of 1001 decks +31% synergy
Children of Korlis
31% of 3234 decks +31% synergy
Platinum Angel
30% of 3234 decks +30% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28% of 2478 decks +28% synergy
Magus of the Mirror
28% of 2478 decks +28% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
28% of 871 decks +27% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
27% of 2478 decks +27% synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25% of 2478 decks +25% synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22% of 3234 decks +22% synergy
Ramses, Assassin Lord
21% of 909 decks +21% synergy
Tree of Perdition
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
Crypt Ghast
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
Birds of Paradise
18% of 876 decks +18% synergy
Enduring Angel
17% of 3234 decks +17% synergy
Exquisite Archangel
17% of 3234 decks +17% synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16% of 3234 decks +16% synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
16% of 876 decks +16% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16% of 1869 decks +16% synergy
Esper Sentinel
15% of 3234 decks +15% synergy
Doom Whisperer
15% of 2478 decks +15% synergy
Blood Celebrant
15% of 2478 decks +15% synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15% of 1968 decks +15% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14% of 2478 decks +14% synergy
Grand Abolisher
14% of 3234 decks +14% synergy
Resolute Archangel
14% of 3234 decks +14% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12% of 3234 decks +12% synergy
Soul Warden
12% of 3234 decks +12% synergy
Dark Confidant
11% of 2478 decks +11% synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Sun Titan
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Bloom Tender
10% of 876 decks +10% synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Angel of Grace
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
9% of 577 decks +9% synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
9% of 151 decks +9% synergy
Etrata, the Silencer
9% of 909 decks +9% synergy
Atemsis, All-Seeing
9% of 1177 decks +9% synergy
Progenitor Mimic
9% of 657 decks +9% synergy
Keen Duelist
9% of 2478 decks +9% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
9% of 1512 decks +9% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
9% of 876 decks +9% synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
9% of 2478 decks +9% synergy
Soul's Attendant
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Darkstar Augur
9% of 1832 decks +9% synergy
Eternal Witness
9% of 876 decks +9% synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
9% of 657 decks +8% synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
8% of 577 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
25% of 2478 decks +25% synergy
Despark
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
Generous Gift
17% of 3234 decks +17% synergy
Necrologia
16% of 2478 decks +16% synergy
Dovin's Veto
15% of 1177 decks +15% synergy
Heroic Intervention
14% of 876 decks +14% synergy
Negate
13% of 1177 decks +13% synergy
Courageous Resolve
13% of 3178 decks +13% synergy
Mortify
13% of 2478 decks +13% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13% of 1177 decks +13% synergy
Mystical Tutor
13% of 1177 decks +13% synergy
Brainstorm
12% of 1177 decks +12% synergy
Chance for Glory
11% of 1001 decks +11% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11% of 3234 decks +11% synergy
Fire Covenant
11% of 844 decks +11% synergy
Arcane Denial
11% of 1177 decks +11% synergy
Everybody Lives!
11% of 3166 decks +11% synergy
Imp's Mischief
11% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Mana Drain
11% of 1177 decks +10% synergy
Inkshield
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Glorious End
10% of 1001 decks +10% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10% of 1177 decks +10% synergy
Reprieve
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Chaos Warp
10% of 1001 decks +9% synergy
Utter End
9% of 2478 decks +9% synergy
Fell the Profane
9% of 1939 decks +9% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9% of 1177 decks +9% synergy
Silence
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Beast Within
9% of 876 decks +9% synergy
Growth Spiral
9% of 657 decks +8% synergy
Pact of Negation
8% of 1177 decks +8% synergy
Hatred
8% of 2478 decks +8% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8% of 2533 decks +8% synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8% of 909 decks +8% synergy
Void Rend
8% of 909 decks +8% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8% of 3234 decks +8% synergy
Final Fortune
8% of 1001 decks +8% synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8% of 2478 decks +8% synergy
Swan Song
8% of 1177 decks +8% synergy
Boros Charm
8% of 1001 decks +8% synergy
Fracture
8% of 2478 decks +8% synergy
Faith's Shield
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
Worldly Tutor
7% of 876 decks +7% synergy
Intervention Pact
7% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
6% of 711 decks +6% synergy
Force of Will
6% of 1177 decks +6% synergy
Crop Rotation
6% of 876 decks +6% synergy
Fog
6% of 876 decks +6% synergy
Mana Tithe
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Sorceries
Profane Transfusion
30% of 2478 decks +30% synergy
Sign in Blood
29% of 2478 decks +29% synergy
Reverse the Sands
27% of 3234 decks +27% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
27% of 3234 decks +27% synergy
Damn
23% of 2478 decks +23% synergy
Farseek
23% of 876 decks +22% synergy
Cultivate
22% of 876 decks +22% synergy
Night's Whisper
21% of 2478 decks +21% synergy
Read the Bones
20% of 2478 decks +20% synergy
Circuitous Route
20% of 876 decks +19% synergy
Farewell
18% of 3234 decks +18% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17% of 2478 decks +17% synergy
Exsanguinate
16% of 2478 decks +16% synergy
Nature's Lore
15% of 876 decks +15% synergy
Rampant Growth
15% of 876 decks +15% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14% of 2478 decks +14% synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
14% of 3234 decks +14% synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14% of 876 decks +14% synergy
Kodama's Reach
14% of 876 decks +14% synergy
Three Visits
14% of 876 decks +13% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13% of 3234 decks +13% synergy
Fumigate
13% of 3234 decks +13% synergy
Worldfire
13% of 1001 decks +13% synergy
Coalition Victory
13% of 542 decks +13% synergy
Supreme Verdict
12% of 1177 decks +12% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 3234 decks +12% synergy
Blasphemous Act
12% of 1001 decks +11% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11% of 2478 decks +11% synergy
Grim Tutor
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Wrath of God
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Open the Gates
10% of 876 decks +10% synergy
Merciless Eviction
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Vindicate
9% of 2478 decks +9% synergy
Rite of Replication
9% of 1177 decks +9% synergy
Reanimate
9% of 2478 decks +9% synergy
Fractured Identity
9% of 1177 decks +9% synergy
Windfall
9% of 1177 decks +9% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
9% of 844 decks +9% synergy
Faithless Looting
8% of 1001 decks +8% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8% of 2067 decks +8% synergy
Revival // Revenge
8% of 2478 decks +8% synergy
Feed the Swarm
8% of 2478 decks +8% synergy
Harmless Offering
8% of 1001 decks +8% synergy
Gamble
8% of 1001 decks +7% synergy
Ponder
7% of 1177 decks +7% synergy
Ancient Craving
7% of 2478 decks +7% synergy
Pain's Reward
7% of 2478 decks +7% synergy
Ambition's Cost
6% of 2478 decks +6% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6% of 2478 decks +6% synergy
Explore the Underdark
6% of 876 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Soul Conduit
24% of 3234 decks +24% synergy
Pact Weapon
22% of 2478 decks +22% synergy
The Golden Throne
15% of 3234 decks +15% synergy
Lightning Greaves
14% of 3234 decks +13% synergy
Halo Fountain
12% of 3234 decks +12% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12% of 3234 decks +12% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12% of 3234 decks +11% synergy
Darksteel Reactor
11% of 3234 decks +11% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11% of 3234 decks +11% synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
The One Ring
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Pearl Medallion
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
The Wind Crystal
7% of 808 decks +7% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Eternity Vessel
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Lich's Mirror
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Expedition Map
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6% of 3234 decks +5% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5% of 2478 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
31% of 2478 decks +31% synergy
Epic Struggle
30% of 876 decks +30% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29% of 2478 decks +29% synergy
Greed
28% of 2478 decks +27% synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
26% of 178 decks +26% synergy
Font of Agonies
25% of 2478 decks +25% synergy
Propaganda
25% of 1177 decks +25% synergy
Black Market Connections
25% of 2478 decks +25% synergy
Ghostly Prison
23% of 3234 decks +23% synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21% of 479 decks +21% synergy
Exquisite Blood
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
19% of 2478 decks +19% synergy
Worship
19% of 3234 decks +19% synergy
Test of Endurance
19% of 3234 decks +19% synergy
Revel in Riches
18% of 2478 decks +18% synergy
Chance Encounter
17% of 1001 decks +17% synergy
Tainted Remedy
15% of 2478 decks +15% synergy
Blind Obedience
14% of 3234 decks +14% synergy
Solemnity
14% of 3234 decks +14% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13% of 1177 decks +13% synergy
Mystic Remora
13% of 1177 decks +13% synergy
Land Tax
12% of 3234 decks +12% synergy
Barren Glory
12% of 3234 decks +12% synergy
Sterling Grove
11% of 876 decks +11% synergy
Doubling Season
11% of 876 decks +11% synergy
Liliana's Contract
11% of 2478 decks +11% synergy
Lunar Convocation
11% of 1830 decks +11% synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
11% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Mortal Combat
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Lich's Mastery
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Happily Ever After
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Underworld Connections
9% of 2478 decks +9% synergy
Sphere of Safety
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Celestial Convergence
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
8% of 784 decks +8% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8% of 2478 decks +8% synergy
Nine Lives
8% of 3234 decks +8% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8% of 2478 decks +7% synergy
Gallifrey Stands
8% of 1145 decks +7% synergy
Sylvan Library
7% of 876 decks +7% synergy
Oblivion Ring
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
Spelunking
7% of 841 decks +7% synergy
Mirrormade
7% of 1177 decks +7% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
Havoc Festival
7% of 844 decks +7% synergy
Wound Reflection
6% of 2478 decks +6% synergy
Necrodominance
6% of 1935 decks +6% synergy
Rites of Flourishing
6% of 876 decks +6% synergy
Enchantress's Presence
6% of 876 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25% of 1177 decks +25% synergy
Gideon of the Trials
14% of 3234 decks +14% synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11% of 563 decks +11% synergy
Vraska the Unseen
11% of 711 decks +11% synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
9% of 711 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37% of 3234 decks +37% synergy
Bojuka Bog
28% of 2478 decks +28% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18% of 3234 decks +18% synergy
Cabal Coffers
14% of 2478 decks +14% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14% of 3234 decks +14% synergy
Maze's End
11% of 3234 decks +11% synergy
War Room
11% of 3234 decks +11% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Castle Locthwain
10% of 2478 decks +10% synergy
Glacial Chasm
10% of 3234 decks +10% synergy
Baldur's Gate
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Ancient Tomb
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Emergence Zone
9% of 3234 decks +9% synergy
Rogue's Passage
8% of 3234 decks +8% synergy
Temple of the False God
8% of 3234 decks +8% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8% of 876 decks +8% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7% of 1177 decks +7% synergy
Basilisk Gate
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6% of 2478 decks +6% synergy
The Black Gate
6% of 2478 decks +6% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Maze of Ith
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5% of 657 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78% of 3234 decks +78% synergy
Arcane Signet
66% of 3234 decks +66% synergy
Orzhov Signet
42% of 2478 decks +42% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42% of 2478 decks +42% synergy
Fellwar Stone
22% of 3234 decks +22% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 3234 decks +20% synergy
Azorius Signet
19% of 1177 decks +19% synergy
Mind Stone
18% of 3234 decks +18% synergy
Talisman of Progress
16% of 1177 decks +16% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16% of 1001 decks +16% synergy
Boros Signet
15% of 1001 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
15% of 909 decks +15% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 3234 decks +15% synergy
Dimir Signet
14% of 909 decks +14% synergy
Commander's Sphere
13% of 3234 decks +13% synergy
Rakdos Signet
13% of 844 decks +13% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
11% of 844 decks +11% synergy
Staff of Compleation
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
Marble Diamond
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
Pristine Talisman
7% of 3234 decks +7% synergy
Izzet Signet
7% of 666 decks +7% synergy
Timeless Lotus
6% of 542 decks +6% synergy
Selesnya Signet
6% of 876 decks +6% synergy
Thran Dynamo
6% of 3234 decks +6% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5% of 2478 decks +5% synergy
Gilded Lotus
5% of 3234 decks +5% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5% of 3234 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
71% of 3234 decks +71% synergy
Caves of Koilos
46% of 2478 decks +46% synergy
Simic Guildgate
46% of 657 decks +46% synergy
Izzet Guildgate
45% of 666 decks +45% synergy
Gruul Guildgate
44% of 613 decks +44% synergy
Godless Shrine
43% of 2478 decks +43% synergy
Golgari Guildgate
41% of 711 decks +41% synergy
Isolated Chapel
39% of 2478 decks +39% synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
37% of 876 decks +37% synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
35% of 844 decks +35% synergy
Dimir Guildgate
35% of 909 decks +34% synergy
Boros Guildgate
34% of 1001 decks +34% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
32% of 1177 decks +32% synergy
Manor Gate
30% of 876 decks +30% synergy
Vault of Champions
29% of 2478 decks +29% synergy
Tainted Field
29% of 2478 decks +29% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28% of 1177 decks +28% synergy
The World Tree
28% of 542 decks +28% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27% of 2478 decks +27% synergy
Exotic Orchard
26% of 3234 decks +26% synergy
Cliffgate
25% of 1001 decks +25% synergy
Arcane Sanctum
25% of 909 decks +25% synergy
Watery Grave
25% of 909 decks +25% synergy
Temple of Silence
24% of 2478 decks +24% synergy
Marsh Flats
24% of 3234 decks +24% synergy
Sea Gate
24% of 1177 decks +24% synergy
Indatha Triome
23% of 711 decks +23% synergy
Raffine's Tower
23% of 909 decks +23% synergy
Sacred Foundry
23% of 1001 decks +23% synergy
Blood Crypt
23% of 844 decks +23% synergy
Savai Triome
23% of 844 decks +23% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
22% of 657 decks +22% synergy
Temple Garden
21% of 876 decks +21% synergy
Ketria Triome
21% of 559 decks +21% synergy
Fetid Heath
21% of 2478 decks +21% synergy
Zagoth Triome
21% of 577 decks +21% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20% of 2478 decks +20% synergy
Nomad Outpost
20% of 844 decks +20% synergy
Glacial Fortress
19% of 1177 decks +19% synergy
Prairie Stream
19% of 1177 decks +19% synergy
Raugrin Triome
18% of 666 decks +18% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18% of 2478 decks +18% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
18% of 711 decks +18% synergy
Sea of Clouds
18% of 1177 decks +17% synergy
Evolving Wilds
17% of 3234 decks +17% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
17% of 711 decks +17% synergy
Silent Clearing
17% of 2478 decks +17% synergy
Steam Vents
17% of 666 decks +17% synergy
Seaside Citadel
16% of 657 decks +16% synergy
Jetmir's Garden
16% of 613 decks +16% synergy