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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Parker Luck
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
66%inclusion262 decks400 decks
61%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
63%inclusion250 decks400 decks
60%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
57%inclusion228 decks400 decks
51%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion269 decks400 decks
51%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
53%inclusion212 decks400 decks
50%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
48%inclusion191 decks400 decks
44%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
46%inclusion183 decks400 decks
44%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
42%inclusion169 decks400 decks
40%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
42%inclusion169 decks400 decks
40%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
40%inclusion159 decks400 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion253 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
50%inclusion200 decks400 decks
31%synergy
Despark
48%inclusion192 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion190 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion174 decks400 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
43%inclusion154 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion169 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
40%inclusion161 decks400 decks
37%synergy
Fain, the Broker
40%inclusion158 decks400 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion154 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
38%inclusion151 decks400 decks
29%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
33%inclusion133 decks400 decks
29%synergy
Windborn Muse
33%inclusion130 decks400 decks
27%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion130 decks400 decks
25%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
32%inclusion126 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Squire
31%inclusion123 decks400 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
31%inclusion123 decks400 decks
28%synergy
Keen Duelist
30%inclusion121 decks400 decks
28%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
28%inclusion111 decks400 decks
26%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
27%inclusion108 decks400 decks
23%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
27%inclusion107 decks400 decks
26%synergy
Necropolis Regent
26%inclusion102 decks400 decks
24%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
25%inclusion101 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
25%inclusion98 decks400 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion96 decks400 decks
-11%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
23%inclusion90 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion89 decks400 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion84 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion84 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
20%inclusion78 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion77 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Magister of Worth
19%inclusion76 decks400 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
18%inclusion71 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Teysa Karlov
18%inclusion71 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Firemane Commando
18%inclusion70 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion69 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion66 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion66 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Bold Plagiarist
16%inclusion65 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion64 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
14%inclusion53 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion55 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion53 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion53 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
13%inclusion43 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion51 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion48 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion48 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion44 decks400 decks
-21%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion42 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11%inclusion42 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Abzan Falconer
10%inclusion39 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
10%inclusion39 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Utter End
28%inclusion112 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
24%inclusion95 decks400 decks
19%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
23%inclusion92 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion88 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Benevolent Offering
20%inclusion81 decks400 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion61 decks311 decks
12%synergy
Vanishing Verse
19%inclusion76 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion75 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion71 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion68 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Batwing Brume
16%inclusion62 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
-9%synergy
Oblation
13%inclusion52 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion49 decks400 decks
-10%synergy
Perch Protection
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion39 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.8%inclusion35 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.5%inclusion34 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Closing Statement
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.2%inclusion29 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.2%inclusion29 decks400 decks
-14%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.0%inclusion24 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.8%inclusion23 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
32%inclusion129 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
27%inclusion107 decks400 decks
24%synergy
Council's Judgment
23%inclusion90 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
20%inclusion79 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Offering
19%inclusion76 decks400 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion76 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion69 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion68 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion65 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Silverquill Command
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion53 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion50 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion49 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion43 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion39 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Excavation Technique
8.8%inclusion35 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.5%inclusion34 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion32 decks400 decks
-9%synergy
Devastating Mastery
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Damning Verdict
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
7.2%inclusion29 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion25 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.8%inclusion23 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.5%inclusion22 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Jailbreak
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Regna's Sanction
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion109 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion104 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
23%inclusion92 decks400 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion85 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion76 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion61 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion55 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
13%inclusion53 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion51 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.0%inclusion36 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.5%inclusion22 decks400 decks
-14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
35%inclusion139 decks400 decks
32%synergy
Dramatic Finale
31%inclusion122 decks400 decks
29%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
28%inclusion113 decks400 decks
25%synergy
Court of Grace
26%inclusion105 decks400 decks
22%synergy
Together Forever
24%inclusion96 decks400 decks
22%synergy
Tenuous Truce
20%inclusion80 decks400 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion77 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
19%inclusion74 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion73 decks400 decks
-11%synergy
Citadel Siege
16%inclusion64 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Intangible Virtue
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
15%inclusion59 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion42 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Debtors' Knell
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion38 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.1%inclusion28 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.0%inclusion36 decks400 decks
-12%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.8%inclusion35 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Martial Impetus
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.2%inclusion29 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
-8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
-10%synergy
Vow of Duty
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Soul Snare
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.0%inclusion24 decks399 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
8.0%inclusion32 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.3%inclusion25 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
5.8%inclusion23 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion217 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion175 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion157 decks400 decks
19%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion95 decks400 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion88 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion68 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion61 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion49 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion46 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion44 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion43 decks400 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion42 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion37 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion32 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
0%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion24 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion24 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
-11%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion345 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion338 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
76%inclusion305 decks400 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion220 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion179 decks400 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion99 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion82 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Victory Chimes
20%inclusion78 decks400 decks
19%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
17%inclusion68 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion62 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion43 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion396 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion396 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion357 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion278 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion237 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion235 decks400 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion228 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion226 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion195 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion160 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion154 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
37%inclusion147 decks400 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion142 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
34%inclusion135 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion126 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
28%inclusion114 decks400 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion87 decks400 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion81 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion81 decks400 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion75 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion71 decks379 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion66 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion69 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion49 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
12%inclusion48 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion46 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Study Hall
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.2%inclusion29 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion25 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.3%inclusion19 decks357 decks
0%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
0%synergy