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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
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Accursed Marauder
67% of 9 decks +59% synergy
Selfless Spirit
64% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Kami of False Hope
55% of 11 decks +51% synergy
Soul Warden
64% of 11 decks +46% synergy
Animate Dead
55% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Children of Korlis
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
45% of 11 decks +39% synergy
Cathar Commando
45% of 11 decks +38% synergy
Abiding Grace
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Mishra's Bauble
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
64% of 11 decks +31% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
64% of 11 decks +28% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Sun Titan
45% of 11 decks +32% synergy
Viscera Seer
45% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Soul's Attendant
36% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Corpse Knight
36% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Selfless Savior
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Mother of Runes
36% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
36% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
36% of 11 decks +29% synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
36% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Spirited Companion
36% of 11 decks +32% synergy
Suture Priest
36% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
36% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Guide of Souls
33% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
G'raha Tia
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Snarling Gorehound
30% of 10 decks +29% synergy
Skyknight Squire
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Voice of the Blessed
27% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Lunarch Veteran
27% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Benalish Sleeper
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Fleshtaker
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Triarch Praetorian
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Auriok Champion
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27% of 11 decks +19% synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Martyr of Sands
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Reluctant Role Model
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Helpful Hunter
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Essence Channeler
22% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22% of 9 decks +12% synergy
Sorin of House Markov
22% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Ocelot Pride
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Bounty Agent
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Black Cat
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Order of Whiteclay
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Serra Ascendant
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Nykthos Paragon
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Rumor Gatherer
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Extraction Specialist
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Imposing Sovereign
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Salvage Scout
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Giver of Runes
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
White Plume Adventurer
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Mire Triton
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Esper Sentinel
18% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Twilight Panther
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
36% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Despark
27% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Path to Exile
27% of 11 decks -22% synergy
Fell the Profane
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Ephemerate
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Entomb
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Village Rites
18% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Deadly Dispute
18% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Inkshield
18% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Tragic Slip
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Parting Gust
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Dawn's Truce
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Flare of Malice
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Kabira Takedown
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Orzhov Charm
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Soul Partition
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Return to Dust
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Semester's End
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Dark Ritual
9% of 11 decks -12% synergy
Vanishing Verse
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Necrologia
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Murder
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Disenchant
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Revitalize
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Lethal Scheme
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Cast Down
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
White Sun's Zenith
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Final Payment
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Reprieve
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Akroma's Will
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Mortify
9% of 11 decks -13% synergy
Generous Gift
9% of 11 decks -17% synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
27% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Unearth
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Rite of Oblivion
27% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Worthy Cost
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Austere Command
18% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Victimize
18% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Toxic Deluge
18% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Proclamation of Rebirth
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Raise the Past
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Exorcise
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Deluge of Doom
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Requisition Raid
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Lively Dirge
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Rush of Dread
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Fell
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Increasing Ambition
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Divine Reckoning
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Helping Hand
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Necromantic Summons
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Late to Dinner
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Doomskar
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Merciless Eviction
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Pain's Reward
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Feed the Swarm
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Make an Example
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Bone Shards
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Exsanguinate
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Illicit Shipment
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Buried Alive
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Hex
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Inspiring Roar
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Living Death
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Return Triumphant
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Damn
9% of 11 decks -24% synergy
Kindred Dominance
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Sanctify
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Humiliate
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Immortal Servitude
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Eaten Alive
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Skullclamp
27% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Urza's Bauble
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Executioner's Capsule
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 11 decks -8% synergy
Ravenous Amulet
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Haystack
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Dross Skullbomb
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Quietus Spike
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Tormod's Crypt
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Pearl Medallion
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Chalice of Life
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Smuggler's Copter
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Blight Sickle
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Vorpal Sword
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Golem's Heart
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Haunted Cloak
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Candy Trail
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Shadowspear
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Witch's Oven
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Explorer's Scope
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Jet Medallion
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Lightning Greaves
9% of 11 decks -11% synergy
Witch's Cauldron
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Cloak of the Bat
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Codex Shredder
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Basilisk Collar
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Brainstone
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Hero's Heirloom
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Enchantments
Seal of Cleansing
36% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
27% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Soul Snare
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Blind Obedience
27% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Grave Pact
27% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
27% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Angelic Renewal
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Lunar Convocation
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Ajani's Mantra
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Fungal Fortitude
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Cleric Class
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Oversold Cemetery
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Hidden Stockpile
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Smile at Death
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Glasswing Grace
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Charitable Levy
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Static Prison
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Assemble the Players
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Rune of Sustenance
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Mire's Grasp
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Polluted Bonds
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Felidar Retreat
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
The Birth of Meletis
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Nine Lives
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Reconnaissance
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Fanatical Devotion
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Pacifism
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Vampiric Rites
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Animal Boneyard
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Anointed Procession
9% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Martyr's Cause
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Griffin Aerie
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Martyr's Bond
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Carnival of Souls
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Ajani Goldmane
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36% of 11 decks -8% synergy
Rogue's Passage
36% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
High Market
27% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
27% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22% of 9 decks +17% synergy
War Room
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Minas Tirith
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Reliquary Tower
18% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Three Tree City
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Westvale Abbey
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9% of 11 decks -7% synergy
Mortuary Mire
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Kor Haven
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Ghost Quarter
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Buried Ruin
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Howltooth Hollow
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Cabal Coffers
9% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Forge of Heroes
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
The Fair Basilica
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Barad-dûr
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Secluded Steppe
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Restless Fortress
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Glimmerpost
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Mistveil Plains
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Homeward Path
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Hidden Courtyard
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Animal Sanctuary
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Field of Ruin
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Sol Ring
73% of 11 decks -12% synergy
Orzhov Signet
64% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Mind Stone
36% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Lotus Petal
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Staff of Compleation
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Pristine Talisman
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Chromatic Sphere
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Relic of Legends
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Thought Vessel
9% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Worn Powerstone
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Chromatic Star
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Plains
91% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Caves of Koilos
82% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Swamp
73% of 11 decks -25% synergy
Isolated Chapel
55% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
55% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Tainted Field
45% of 11 decks -7% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Scoured Barrens
45% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Vault of Champions
45% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Temple of Silence
45% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Myriad Landscape
27% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
27% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Fetid Heath
27% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Godless Shrine
27% of 11 decks -20% synergy
Fell the Profane
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Desolate Mire
22% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18% of 11 decks -10% synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18% of 11 decks -14% synergy
Goldmire Bridge
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Marsh Flats
18% of 11 decks -11% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14% of 7 decks -5% synergy
Glasswing Grace
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Boggart Trawler
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Kabira Takedown
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Windswept Heath
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Silverquill Campus
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Reflecting Pool
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Demolition Field
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Evolving Wilds
9% of 11 decks -12% synergy
Path of Ancestry
9% of 11 decks -15% synergy
Scrubland
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Obscura Storefront
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Silent Clearing
9% of 11 decks -6% synergy