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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Araña, Heart of the Spider
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
2%synergy
J. Jonah Jameson
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
1.8%inclusion2 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Costume Closet
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
57%inclusion343 decks606 decks
48%synergy
Bastion Protector
52%inclusion315 decks606 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
48%inclusion289 decks606 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
53%inclusion319 decks606 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion287 decks606 decks
36%synergy
Armory of Iroas
37%inclusion223 decks606 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion233 decks606 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion330 decks606 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion282 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion273 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion359 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion358 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion307 decks606 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion302 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Colossus Hammer
45%inclusion270 decks606 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion261 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion257 decks606 decks
29%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion255 decks606 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion250 decks606 decks
28%synergy
Thran Power Suit
40%inclusion244 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion92 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion90 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion67 decks606 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion197 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Brass Squire
29%inclusion176 decks606 decks
26%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
28%inclusion167 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion147 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion144 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion141 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion106 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion134 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Kor Blademaster
22%inclusion131 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Starnheim Courser
21%inclusion127 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion122 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion115 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Samurai
18%inclusion107 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion106 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion97 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion96 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion96 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion86 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion94 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion79 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion74 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion73 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion70 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion70 decks606 decks
-12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion68 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Abzan Falconer
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Savior
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Loyal Unicorn
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.2%inclusion56 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.3%inclusion50 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Blade Historian
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.9%inclusion36 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.9%inclusion36 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
5.9%inclusion36 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.9%inclusion28 decks476 decks
0%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.8%inclusion35 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
32%inclusion194 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion182 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion142 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Resolute Strike
22%inclusion135 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion108 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
20%inclusion124 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion115 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion111 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion102 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion99 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion99 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion93 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion92 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion83 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Unleash Fury
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Feat of Resistance
14%inclusion86 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion75 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion73 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion72 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion64 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion60 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.9%inclusion54 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion48 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
-10%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.8%inclusion41 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.6%inclusion40 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion36 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.1%inclusion37 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.8%inclusion35 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Beaming Defiance
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.2%inclusion24 decks463 decks
-6%synergy
Brute Force
5.1%inclusion31 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion197 decks606 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion158 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion139 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion130 decks606 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion93 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion90 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion73 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
11%inclusion69 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion61 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion60 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.9%inclusion54 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.9%inclusion54 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Renegade Tactics
8.6%inclusion52 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
8.6%inclusion52 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
8.1%inclusion49 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Honor
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.3%inclusion44 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion33 decks476 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.6%inclusion40 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.8%inclusion35 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion226 decks606 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
35%inclusion210 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Valkas
34%inclusion208 decks606 decks
33%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion192 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
27%inclusion166 decks606 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion162 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion161 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion158 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion155 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion155 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion154 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion153 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion148 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion146 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion137 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion134 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion126 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion125 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion121 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion121 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
18%inclusion107 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion106 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion80 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion80 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Plate Armor
17%inclusion100 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion98 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion90 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion87 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion78 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion77 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion76 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion69 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
11%inclusion65 decks603 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion64 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion61 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Dueling Rapier
10%inclusion61 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
10%inclusion61 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion60 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion60 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion59 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.3%inclusion35 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion212 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Spirit Mantle
30%inclusion180 decks606 decks
26%synergy
Flaming Fist
27%inclusion164 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Fighter Class
26%inclusion155 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
22%inclusion134 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
19%inclusion113 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion108 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Insignia
16%inclusion98 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion96 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Forge Anew
15%inclusion92 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
15%inclusion91 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion90 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion67 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion85 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion81 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion78 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion77 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion75 decks606 decks
9%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion72 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion69 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Noble Heritage
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Akki War Paint
10%inclusion60 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion59 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Squee's Embrace
9.4%inclusion57 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.4%inclusion57 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion50 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion48 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.2%inclusion30 decks416 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion41 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.3%inclusion38 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
6.1%inclusion37 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion35 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
12%inclusion73 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
8.3%inclusion50 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.9%inclusion48 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion299 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion167 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion160 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
21%inclusion129 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion114 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion99 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion75 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
-8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion65 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion59 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion50 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.3%inclusion50 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
7.6%inclusion46 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.3%inclusion44 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.8%inclusion41 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.8%inclusion41 decks606 decks
6%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion36 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion454 decks606 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion381 decks606 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion239 decks606 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion159 decks606 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion128 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion74 decks606 decks
-13%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion40 decks606 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.1%inclusion19 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Boros Locket
5.4%inclusion33 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion586 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion572 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion467 decks606 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion297 decks606 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
41%inclusion247 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion214 decks606 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion193 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion188 decks606 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion186 decks606 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion170 decks606 decks
-16%synergy
Opal Palace
27%inclusion162 decks606 decks
24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion161 decks606 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion152 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion150 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion138 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion137 decks606 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion108 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion123 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion120 decks606 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion116 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion111 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion50 decks314 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion75 decks606 decks
-17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion68 decks551 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion72 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion64 decks606 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion59 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.4%inclusion57 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
9.4%inclusion57 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.8%inclusion50 decks566 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.6%inclusion52 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion50 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion48 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion31 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-9%synergy