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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
Hard-Won Jitte
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
4.4%inclusion5 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Leader's Talent
3.5%inclusion4 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Dimension X
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Quintessential Katana
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
54%inclusion378 decks697 decks
46%synergy
Bastion Protector
52%inclusion361 decks697 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion308 decks697 decks
37%synergy
Armory of Iroas
38%inclusion263 decks697 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion327 decks697 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion340 decks697 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
36%inclusion248 decks697 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion309 decks697 decks
33%synergy
Ring of Valkas
34%inclusion234 decks697 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion351 decks697 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion411 decks697 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion407 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion352 decks697 decks
-6%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
49%inclusion342 decks697 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
43%inclusion299 decks697 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion298 decks697 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion297 decks697 decks
-6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion290 decks697 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion286 decks697 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion272 decks697 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion105 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion103 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion90 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion81 decks697 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion210 decks697 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
27%inclusion191 decks697 decks
25%synergy
Brass Squire
26%inclusion183 decks697 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion164 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion156 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion153 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion152 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion150 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion137 decks642 decks
15%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion127 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Kor Blademaster
17%inclusion120 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion116 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion116 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Samurai
16%inclusion111 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion111 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
16%inclusion109 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
15%inclusion105 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion101 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion87 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
12%inclusion32 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion85 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion85 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
11%inclusion79 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion78 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Abzan Falconer
11%inclusion77 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Unicorn
11%inclusion75 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion74 decks697 decks
-12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion71 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion68 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Selfless Savior
10%inclusion67 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
10%inclusion67 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.3%inclusion65 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.8%inclusion61 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.6%inclusion60 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.9%inclusion55 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
-7%synergy
Blade Historian
6.7%inclusion47 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.7%inclusion47 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.5%inclusion45 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.9%inclusion41 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.7%inclusion40 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
5.5%inclusion38 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.5%inclusion38 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
30%inclusion209 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion193 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion158 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion156 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion144 decks660 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion146 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
20%inclusion139 decks697 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion133 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion125 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion124 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion115 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Unleash Fury
16%inclusion109 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion107 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion105 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion103 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion103 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion90 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Feat of Resistance
12%inclusion84 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion76 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion75 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion73 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion70 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion68 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.5%inclusion59 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Shelter
8.5%inclusion59 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.0%inclusion56 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion54 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
-10%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.7%inclusion47 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.9%inclusion41 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Brute Force
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-5%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.3%inclusion37 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion224 decks697 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion183 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion159 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion154 decks697 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion107 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion97 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion78 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion77 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion75 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
10%inclusion73 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Honor
9.4%inclusion30 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.2%inclusion64 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion56 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Renegade Tactics
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.0%inclusion45 decks642 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion31 decks491 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.0%inclusion42 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.7%inclusion40 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
37%inclusion261 decks697 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion244 decks697 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
35%inclusion244 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion224 decks697 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
28%inclusion197 decks697 decks
21%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
27%inclusion185 decks697 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion176 decks697 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion175 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion173 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion165 decks697 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion165 decks697 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion164 decks697 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion155 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion155 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion146 decks697 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion144 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion143 decks697 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion140 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion132 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion122 decks697 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion110 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
16%inclusion59 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion100 decks642 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion99 decks642 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion55 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion99 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion98 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
14%inclusion98 decks697 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion97 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion96 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion92 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion91 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion91 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion90 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion88 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion88 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion86 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion81 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
11%inclusion79 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion42 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion74 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion72 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion70 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Dueling Rapier
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Infiltration Lens
10%inclusion67 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion67 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Bone Saw
9.0%inclusion63 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.9%inclusion62 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.6%inclusion60 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion59 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion233 decks697 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Fist
29%inclusion203 decks697 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion185 decks697 decks
23%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion167 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion143 decks697 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
19%inclusion131 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Insignia
17%inclusion118 decks697 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion110 decks697 decks
14%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion109 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion105 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion97 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion96 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion94 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion92 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion90 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion78 decks627 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion84 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion79 decks697 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion78 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion77 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
8%synergy
On Serra's Wings
10%inclusion69 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.0%inclusion63 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Squee's Embrace
8.8%inclusion61 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
8.8%inclusion61 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Akki War Paint
8.6%inclusion60 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.4%inclusion36 decks428 decks
-2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion47 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.7%inclusion47 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.0%inclusion35 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
5.9%inclusion41 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion41 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion77 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Basri Ket
6.9%inclusion48 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion44 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion339 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion200 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion178 decks697 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
19%inclusion133 decks697 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion122 decks697 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion114 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion98 decks697 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion80 decks697 decks
-8%synergy
Great Furnace
9.0%inclusion63 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.9%inclusion62 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.8%inclusion61 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion61 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion53 decks697 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.2%inclusion50 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.6%inclusion46 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.5%inclusion45 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion45 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.2%inclusion43 decks697 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion41 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.6%inclusion39 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.2%inclusion34 decks657 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion521 decks697 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion426 decks697 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion265 decks697 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion181 decks697 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion143 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion110 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion96 decks697 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion81 decks697 decks
-13%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.8%inclusion61 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion56 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion49 decks697 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.1%inclusion30 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion37 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Boros Locket
5.2%inclusion36 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion674 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion655 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion541 decks697 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion357 decks697 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion263 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion256 decks697 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion225 decks697 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion218 decks697 decks
-15%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion209 decks697 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion207 decks697 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion206 decks697 decks
-12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion172 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion170 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
24%inclusion166 decks697 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion164 decks697 decks
-12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion163 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion144 decks660 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion145 decks697 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion125 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion86 decks491 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion120 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion111 decks697 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion96 decks697 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion93 decks697 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion88 decks697 decks
-16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion80 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion76 decks697 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion76 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion71 decks697 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion68 decks697 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.6%inclusion60 decks697 decks
-4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.3%inclusion58 decks697 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion54 decks697 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.2%inclusion50 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.3%inclusion44 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion35 decks697 decks
-4%synergy