Shadrix Silverquill (Commander)

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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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Tataru Taru
8% of 441 decks +6% synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
6% of 127 decks +6% synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
4% of 439 decks +1% synergy
Archenemy's Charm
3% of 134 decks +2% synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
3% of 465 decks +1% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
65% of 2368 decks +61% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
60% of 2368 decks +57% synergy
Inkshield
71% of 2368 decks +55% synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
55% of 2368 decks +49% synergy
Blot Out the Sky
52% of 2368 decks +49% synergy
Deathbringer Liege
50% of 2368 decks +46% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
42% of 2368 decks +40% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
42% of 2368 decks +40% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
40% of 2368 decks +37% synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
39% of 2368 decks +36% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Path to Exile
56% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Fracture
49% of 2368 decks +29% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
48% of 1831 decks +36% synergy
Despark
46% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Ghostly Prison
46% of 2368 decks +31% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Generous Gift
40% of 2368 decks +14% synergy
Fain, the Broker
38% of 2368 decks +34% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
36% of 2368 decks +32% synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
34% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Teferi's Protection
28% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Demonic Tutor
15% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9% of 2368 decks -3% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7% of 2368 decks -5% synergy
Ancient Tomb
6% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5% of 2368 decks -9% synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
35% of 2368 decks +21% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35% of 2368 decks +27% synergy
Windborn Muse
33% of 2368 decks +28% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33% of 2368 decks +26% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
30% of 2368 decks +28% synergy
Esper Sentinel
29% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
28% of 2368 decks +27% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28% of 2368 decks -7% synergy
Keen Duelist
27% of 2368 decks +25% synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
26% of 2368 decks +24% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
25% of 2368 decks +22% synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
24% of 2368 decks +16% synergy
Selfless Squire
23% of 2368 decks +21% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
22% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
22% of 2368 decks +17% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21% of 2368 decks +17% synergy
Necropolis Regent
20% of 2368 decks +18% synergy
Teysa Karlov
20% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
19% of 2368 decks +14% synergy
Firemane Commando
18% of 2368 decks +16% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
18% of 2368 decks +18% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
18% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Enduring Innocence
17% of 1416 decks +11% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
17% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
17% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
17% of 1658 decks +15% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
16% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
16% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Flumph
16% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
15% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
14% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Magister of Worth
14% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Sun Titan
13% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Bold Plagiarist
13% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13% of 2160 decks -1% synergy
Blood Artist
12% of 2368 decks -21% synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12% of 2183 decks +7% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 1687 decks +2% synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
11% of 2009 decks +9% synergy
Claim Jumper
11% of 1825 decks +8% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
11% of 1660 decks +10% synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
10% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
10% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Utter End
26% of 2368 decks +12% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
22% of 2368 decks +20% synergy
Dawn's Truce
22% of 1554 decks +14% synergy
Mortify
21% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Vanishing Verse
21% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Dark Ritual
18% of 2368 decks -3% synergy
Benevolent Offering
18% of 2368 decks +16% synergy
Stinging Study
18% of 2368 decks +16% synergy
Akroma's Will
17% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17% of 2368 decks +12% synergy
Village Rites
16% of 2368 decks -7% synergy
Baleful Mastery
16% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16% of 2324 decks +2% synergy
Batwing Brume
15% of 2368 decks +12% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Fell the Profane
12% of 1687 decks +0% synergy
Oblation
10% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Secure the Wastes
9% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Deadly Dispute
9% of 2368 decks -11% synergy
Call the Coppercoats
9% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Perch Protection
9% of 1542 decks +8% synergy
Grand Crescendo
9% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Reprieve
9% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Deadly Rollick
8% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
7% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7% of 1687 decks -1% synergy
Kabira Takedown
6% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Closing Statement
6% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Mana Tithe
6% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Will of the Mardu
6% of 714 decks +5% synergy
Kaya's Guile
6% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
5% of 1680 decks +2% synergy
Hagra Mauling
5% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5% of 2238 decks +3% synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
35% of 2368 decks +32% synergy
Damn
34% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Cut a Deal
25% of 2368 decks +23% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
24% of 2368 decks +23% synergy
Farewell
23% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Austere Command
21% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Council's Judgment
18% of 2368 decks +17% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
17% of 2368 decks +14% synergy
Sign in Blood
16% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Vindicate
15% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Infernal Offering
14% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
13% of 1542 decks +12% synergy
Toxic Deluge
13% of 2368 decks -3% synergy
Silverquill Command
12% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Night's Whisper
12% of 2368 decks -4% synergy
Read the Bones
12% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Damning Verdict
10% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Merciless Eviction
8% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Martial Coup
8% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Incarnation Technique
8% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Finale of Glory
8% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Ondu Inversion
7% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Starfall Invocation
7% of 1554 decks +3% synergy
Ambition's Cost
7% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Excavation Technique
7% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Emeria's Call
6% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6% of 2368 decks -3% synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Diabolic Intent
6% of 2368 decks -5% synergy
Feed the Swarm
6% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Wrath of God
5% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Requisition Raid
5% of 1816 decks +3% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5% of 1834 decks +1% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5% of 1244 decks -2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
36% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Greaves
27% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Tempting Contract
23% of 2368 decks +21% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Wedding Ring
17% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17% of 2368 decks +12% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12% of 2368 decks -8% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
11% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
The Ozolith
10% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Norn's Annex
10% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Shadowspear
6% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Oketra's Monument
6% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Sword of the Animist
6% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Howling Mine
6% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Halo Fountain
5% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Pearl Medallion
5% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
35% of 2368 decks +32% synergy
Court of Grace
30% of 2368 decks +26% synergy
Dramatic Finale
28% of 2368 decks +26% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25% of 2368 decks +21% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
24% of 2368 decks +20% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22% of 2368 decks -6% synergy
Together Forever
21% of 2368 decks +18% synergy
Anointed Procession
19% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Intangible Virtue
18% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Black Market Connections
18% of 2368 decks -3% synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
16% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Tenuous Truce
16% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Bitterblossom
16% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Land Tax
15% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Blind Obedience
15% of 2368 decks -5% synergy
Noble Heritage
14% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Divine Visitation
14% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Ethereal Absolution
13% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Citadel Siege
12% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12% of 1545 decks +7% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
12% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12% of 2320 decks +10% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10% of 2368 decks -4% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10% of 1988 decks +4% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9% of 841 decks +6% synergy
Monologue Tax
9% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8% of 2368 decks -9% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Debtors' Knell
7% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Smuggler's Share
7% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Glasswing Grace
6% of 1687 decks -1% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
March of the Canonized
6% of 2158 decks -2% synergy
Martial Impetus
5% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
9% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
19% of 2368 decks +14% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
11% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11% of 725 decks +6% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7% of 2368 decks -0% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
5% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Rogue's Passage
33% of 2368 decks +13% synergy
Reliquary Tower
29% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
21% of 2368 decks +20% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Temple of the False God
16% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15% of 2368 decks +8% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Westvale Abbey
14% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Karn's Bastion
12% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Castle Locthwain
11% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Cabal Coffers
11% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11% of 2368 decks -6% synergy
Secluded Steppe
10% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Minas Tirith
10% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Barren Moor
9% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Maze of Ith
7% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Shambling Vent
7% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
War Room
6% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Restless Fortress
6% of 2334 decks -3% synergy
Field of Ruin
5% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Arcane Signet
87% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Orzhov Signet
69% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Mind Stone
38% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
26% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
18% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Victory Chimes
16% of 2368 decks +15% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
12% of 2368 decks +12% synergy
Coveted Jewel
10% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Marble Diamond
8% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Swamp
98% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Plains
98% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Command Tower
88% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Caves of Koilos
63% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Isolated Chapel
60% of 2368 decks -3% synergy
Tainted Field
55% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
54% of 2368 decks +11% synergy
Temple of Silence
52% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Godless Shrine
50% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49% of 2368 decks +7% synergy
Vault of Champions
46% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Fetid Heath
36% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Myriad Landscape
34% of 2368 decks +12% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
34% of 2368 decks +6% synergy
Exotic Orchard
33% of 2368 decks +9% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Marsh Flats
29% of 2368 decks +0% synergy
Silverquill Campus
23% of 2368 decks +18% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21% of 2006 decks -1% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Evolving Wilds
17% of 2368 decks -4% synergy
Scoured Barrens
16% of 2368 decks -8% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15% of 1003 decks -4% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13% of 2368 decks +4% synergy
Opal Palace
13% of 2368 decks +10% synergy
Desolate Mire
13% of 1928 decks -1% synergy
Silent Clearing
13% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 1687 decks +2% synergy
Fell the Profane
12% of 1687 decks +0% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 2368 decks +2% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11% of 2368 decks -4% synergy
Scrubland
10% of 2368 decks -1% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Path of Ancestry
7% of 2368 decks -17% synergy
Ondu Inversion
7% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7% of 2368 decks -2% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Kabira Takedown
6% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Emeria's Call
6% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Glasswing Grace
6% of 1687 decks -1% synergy
Boggart Trawler
6% of 1667 decks -0% synergy
Study Hall
6% of 2368 decks +5% synergy
Demolition Field
6% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5% of 2368 decks +1% synergy
Hagra Mauling
5% of 2368 decks +3% synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5% of 2368 decks -1% synergy