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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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Abandoned Air Temple
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
66%inclusion274 decks414 decks
62%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
63%inclusion260 decks414 decks
60%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
57%inclusion237 decks414 decks
51%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
53%inclusion221 decks414 decks
51%synergy
Inkshield
66%inclusion274 decks414 decks
49%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
47%inclusion196 decks414 decks
43%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
44%inclusion184 decks414 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
43%inclusion176 decks414 decks
40%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
43%inclusion176 decks414 decks
40%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
40%inclusion166 decks414 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion260 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion203 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
49%inclusion203 decks414 decks
30%synergy
Despark
48%inclusion199 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
42%inclusion175 decks414 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion175 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
42%inclusion161 decks381 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
41%inclusion168 decks414 decks
37%synergy
Fain, the Broker
39%inclusion161 decks414 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion157 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
37%inclusion153 decks414 decks
29%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
35%inclusion144 decks414 decks
30%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
34%inclusion141 decks414 decks
26%synergy
Windborn Muse
34%inclusion140 decks414 decks
29%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
32%inclusion131 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Squire
31%inclusion127 decks414 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion124 decks414 decks
28%synergy
Keen Duelist
30%inclusion123 decks414 decks
27%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
29%inclusion118 decks414 decks
27%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
27%inclusion112 decks414 decks
24%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
27%inclusion110 decks414 decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion104 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24%inclusion101 decks414 decks
20%synergy
Necropolis Regent
24%inclusion101 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
24%inclusion100 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion92 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion87 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
21%inclusion87 decks414 decks
20%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion87 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
20%inclusion81 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion79 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Teysa Karlov
19%inclusion77 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Firemane Commando
19%inclusion77 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Magister of Worth
18%inclusion76 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
18%inclusion73 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion72 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion71 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion70 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion67 decks414 decks
-4%synergy
Bold Plagiarist
16%inclusion66 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Flumph
16%inclusion65 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
14%inclusion55 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion56 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion56 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion39 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion52 decks414 decks
-6%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion52 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion51 decks414 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion44 decks360 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion50 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion49 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11%inclusion47 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
11%inclusion45 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Utter End
27%inclusion113 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
24%inclusion99 decks414 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion95 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion88 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Benevolent Offering
21%inclusion87 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion68 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion75 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Vanishing Verse
18%inclusion75 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion73 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion72 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Batwing Brume
15%inclusion64 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion57 decks414 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion57 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Oblation
13%inclusion53 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion51 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Perch Protection
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion45 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion38 decks360 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Closing Statement
7.0%inclusion29 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
32%inclusion133 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
27%inclusion110 decks414 decks
24%synergy
Council's Judgment
23%inclusion96 decks414 decks
22%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
20%inclusion83 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Offering
19%inclusion80 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
18%inclusion75 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion75 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion70 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion67 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Command
15%inclusion61 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion56 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion55 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion50 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Ambition's Cost
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Excavation Technique
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.2%inclusion34 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.2%inclusion34 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.2%inclusion34 decks414 decks
-9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Martial Coup
7.7%inclusion32 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Mastery
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.1%inclusion27 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Regna's Sanction
5.6%inclusion23 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.6%inclusion23 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Jailbreak
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion113 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion106 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
22%inclusion91 decks414 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion87 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion78 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Wedding Ring
16%inclusion67 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion59 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
14%inclusion58 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion54 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.7%inclusion36 decks414 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
-14%synergy
Howling Mine
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
35%inclusion143 decks414 decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Finale
30%inclusion126 decks414 decks
29%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
29%inclusion118 decks414 decks
25%synergy
Court of Grace
26%inclusion108 decks414 decks
22%synergy
Together Forever
23%inclusion94 decks414 decks
20%synergy
Tenuous Truce
21%inclusion85 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion80 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion74 decks414 decks
-11%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
18%inclusion73 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Citadel Siege
15%inclusion63 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Intangible Virtue
15%inclusion61 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
15%inclusion61 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
14%inclusion59 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion58 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
14%inclusion58 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion48 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Debtors' Knell
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.4%inclusion34 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.3%inclusion31 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion36 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.5%inclusion35 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.2%inclusion34 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
7.5%inclusion31 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Martial Impetus
7.0%inclusion29 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion29 decks414 decks
-8%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Soul Snare
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Duty
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion68 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
8.2%inclusion34 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion228 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion187 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion162 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion100 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion94 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion70 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion61 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion60 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion55 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion51 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion49 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion47 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion40 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion35 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion358 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion352 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
76%inclusion313 decks414 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion228 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion182 decks414 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion99 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion83 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Victory Chimes
20%inclusion81 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
16%inclusion68 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion65 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion54 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion40 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.2%inclusion34 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion409 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion409 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion370 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
69%inclusion285 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion246 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion245 decks414 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion235 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion230 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48%inclusion200 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion159 decks414 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion156 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion154 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion152 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion144 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion133 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
28%inclusion117 decks414 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion93 decks414 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion82 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion82 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion75 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion75 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion70 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion65 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion58 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion57 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion44 decks360 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
12%inclusion50 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion49 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion47 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion38 decks360 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.4%inclusion34 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Study Hall
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion36 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.2%inclusion34 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion29 decks414 decks
-17%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
1%synergy