Drana and Linvala (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Villainous Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mister Negative
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Man Noir
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Containment Priest
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Hushbringer
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Windborn Muse
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Archon of Emeria
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Drana's Emissary
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Exemplar of Light
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Archangel of Thune
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Vitality
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Angel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Resplendent Angel
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Soulless Jailer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Prophet
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Suture Priest
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Indulging Patrician
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fracture
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Murder
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Intervention
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Revitalize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Armageddon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ever After
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Kormus Bell
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Ring
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Web
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Winter Moon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Deafening Silence
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Aura of Silence
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Stony Silence
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Void
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Boon Reflection
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Class
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Firja's Retribution
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy