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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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MTGStocks
Tataru Taru
10% of 70 decks +8% synergy
Requiem Monolith
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7% of 70 decks +5% synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Zack Fair
4% of 70 decks +0% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
65% of 389 decks +61% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
63% of 389 decks +60% synergy
Inkshield
69% of 389 decks +53% synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
58% of 389 decks +52% synergy
Blot Out the Sky
53% of 389 decks +50% synergy
Deathbringer Liege
49% of 389 decks +45% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
46% of 389 decks +44% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
43% of 389 decks +41% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
42% of 389 decks +40% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
43% of 389 decks +39% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61% of 389 decks -4% synergy
Fracture
51% of 389 decks +32% synergy
Despark
48% of 389 decks +17% synergy
Path to Exile
48% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Ghostly Prison
46% of 389 decks +31% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
45% of 316 decks +33% synergy
Generous Gift
42% of 389 decks +16% synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
41% of 389 decks +39% synergy
Fain, the Broker
40% of 389 decks +37% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
38% of 389 decks +30% synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
11% of 389 decks -6% synergy
Creatures
Keeper of the Accord
34% of 389 decks +29% synergy
Windborn Muse
34% of 389 decks +28% synergy
Keen Duelist
33% of 389 decks +30% synergy
Selfless Squire
32% of 389 decks +30% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
31% of 389 decks +25% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
31% of 389 decks +17% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
30% of 389 decks +28% synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30% of 389 decks +27% synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
28% of 389 decks +26% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
27% of 389 decks +23% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
26% of 389 decks +22% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
25% of 389 decks +25% synergy
Necropolis Regent
25% of 389 decks +23% synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
23% of 389 decks +22% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22% of 389 decks -13% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
22% of 389 decks +17% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21% of 389 decks +14% synergy
Magister of Worth
20% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
20% of 292 decks +18% synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19% of 389 decks +11% synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
19% of 389 decks +18% synergy
Bold Plagiarist
19% of 389 decks +18% synergy
Firemane Commando
18% of 389 decks +15% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
18% of 389 decks +12% synergy
Teysa Karlov
17% of 389 decks +1% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17% of 389 decks +12% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
16% of 389 decks -4% synergy
Flumph
15% of 389 decks +14% synergy
Elite Scaleguard
14% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
14% of 338 decks +11% synergy
Enduring Innocence
14% of 243 decks +7% synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
13% of 292 decks +13% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13% of 389 decks +8% synergy
Witch Enchanter
13% of 296 decks +3% synergy
Esper Sentinel
13% of 389 decks -6% synergy
Sun Titan
13% of 389 decks -1% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12% of 389 decks -4% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12% of 389 decks +11% synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
11% of 389 decks +11% synergy
Author of Shadows
11% of 389 decks +10% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
10% of 389 decks +8% synergy
Suture Priest
10% of 389 decks -5% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
10% of 389 decks +8% synergy
Blood Artist
10% of 389 decks -23% synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
36% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Utter End
30% of 389 decks +16% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
22% of 389 decks +21% synergy
Mortify
22% of 389 decks -0% synergy
Benevolent Offering
21% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Dawn's Truce
20% of 271 decks +12% synergy
Stinging Study
20% of 389 decks +18% synergy
Baleful Mastery
19% of 389 decks +17% synergy
Vanishing Verse
19% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17% of 380 decks +2% synergy
Batwing Brume
16% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Oblation
15% of 389 decks +14% synergy
Village Rites
14% of 389 decks -9% synergy
Dark Ritual
11% of 389 decks -10% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Perch Protection
11% of 268 decks +10% synergy
Fell the Profane
11% of 296 decks -1% synergy
Akroma's Will
11% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Kabira Takedown
8% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Secure the Wastes
8% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Reprieve
8% of 389 decks +0% synergy
Hagra Mauling
8% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8% of 389 decks -1% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8% of 389 decks +1% synergy
Closing Statement
7% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Deadly Dispute
7% of 389 decks -14% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Mana Tithe
6% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6% of 296 decks -1% synergy
Return to Dust
6% of 389 decks +0% synergy
Grand Crescendo
5% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Damn
32% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Cut a Deal
26% of 389 decks +24% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
22% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Council's Judgment
21% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Infernal Offering
20% of 389 decks +20% synergy
Austere Command
19% of 389 decks -0% synergy
Sign in Blood
17% of 389 decks -1% synergy
Vindicate
16% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
16% of 389 decks +15% synergy
Incarnation Technique
14% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Silverquill Command
14% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Farewell
13% of 389 decks +0% synergy
Read the Bones
13% of 389 decks +1% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
12% of 268 decks +11% synergy
Night's Whisper
12% of 389 decks -4% synergy
Ambition's Cost
11% of 389 decks +8% synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
10% of 389 decks +10% synergy
Excavation Technique
10% of 389 decks +9% synergy
Damning Verdict
9% of 389 decks +8% synergy
Merciless Eviction
9% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Ondu Inversion
9% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Devastating Mastery
8% of 389 decks +8% synergy
Toxic Deluge
8% of 389 decks -8% synergy
Tempt with Immortality
7% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Requisition Raid
7% of 314 decks +5% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7% of 389 decks -4% synergy
Martial Coup
6% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Emeria's Call
6% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Feed the Swarm
6% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 389 decks -1% synergy
Crux of Fate
6% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Starfall Invocation
6% of 271 decks +2% synergy
Jailbreak
5% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Finale of Glory
5% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Regna's Sanction
5% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Skullclamp
26% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Tempting Contract
25% of 389 decks +24% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Lightning Greaves
20% of 389 decks -1% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
15% of 389 decks +14% synergy
Wedding Ring
15% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13% of 389 decks +9% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13% of 389 decks +10% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12% of 389 decks +10% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Norn's Annex
9% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Oketra's Monument
7% of 389 decks +1% synergy
The Ozolith
7% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5% of 389 decks -15% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
35% of 389 decks +32% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
30% of 389 decks +27% synergy
Dramatic Finale
30% of 389 decks +28% synergy
Together Forever
27% of 389 decks +25% synergy
Court of Grace
26% of 389 decks +22% synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
21% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Tenuous Truce
20% of 389 decks +18% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
20% of 389 decks +16% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18% of 389 decks -10% synergy
Citadel Siege
17% of 389 decks +16% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
16% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Ethereal Absolution
15% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Intangible Virtue
14% of 389 decks +9% synergy
Noble Heritage
14% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Blind Obedience
13% of 389 decks -7% synergy
Debtors' Knell
12% of 389 decks +10% synergy
Divine Visitation
10% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10% of 380 decks +9% synergy
Sigarda's Summons
10% of 389 decks +9% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Glasswing Grace
9% of 296 decks +2% synergy
Bitterblossom
9% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9% of 269 decks +4% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
9% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Black Market Connections
8% of 389 decks -12% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8% of 134 decks +5% synergy
Land Tax
8% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8% of 389 decks -10% synergy
Monologue Tax
7% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Vow of Duty
7% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7% of 389 decks -7% synergy
Anointed Procession
7% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Martial Impetus
7% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Soul Snare
6% of 389 decks +5% synergy
March of the Canonized
6% of 358 decks -1% synergy
Smuggler's Share
5% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
5% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14% of 389 decks +9% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
7% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
6% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6% of 116 decks +1% synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56% of 389 decks +12% synergy
Rogue's Passage
42% of 389 decks +22% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
27% of 389 decks +26% synergy
Reliquary Tower
22% of 389 decks +0% synergy
Secluded Steppe
17% of 389 decks +14% synergy
Temple of the False God
17% of 389 decks +9% synergy
Barren Moor
15% of 389 decks +12% synergy
Karn's Bastion
12% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11% of 389 decks +0% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11% of 389 decks -11% synergy
Westvale Abbey
10% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Castle Locthwain
10% of 389 decks -1% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Shambling Vent
8% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Minas Tirith
7% of 389 decks -0% synergy
Restless Fortress
7% of 381 decks -1% synergy
Maze of Ith
6% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6% of 389 decks -1% synergy
War Room
6% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87% of 389 decks +1% synergy
Arcane Signet
85% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Orzhov Signet
76% of 389 decks +16% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56% of 389 decks +1% synergy
Mind Stone
46% of 389 decks +18% synergy
Victory Chimes
23% of 389 decks +22% synergy
Fellwar Stone
22% of 389 decks +1% synergy
Commander's Sphere
20% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
19% of 389 decks +18% synergy
Thought Vessel
15% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Coveted Jewel
14% of 389 decks +13% synergy
Marble Diamond
11% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8% of 389 decks +8% synergy
Lands
Plains
99% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Swamp
99% of 389 decks +1% synergy
Command Tower
89% of 389 decks +3% synergy
Caves of Koilos
71% of 389 decks +14% synergy
Tainted Field
62% of 389 decks +10% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
59% of 389 decks +16% synergy
Temple of Silence
58% of 389 decks +16% synergy
Isolated Chapel
54% of 389 decks -9% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Exotic Orchard
42% of 389 decks +18% synergy
Myriad Landscape
42% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Godless Shrine
35% of 389 decks -12% synergy
Vault of Champions
34% of 389 decks -6% synergy
Fetid Heath
31% of 389 decks -5% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31% of 389 decks +2% synergy
Silverquill Campus
30% of 389 decks +25% synergy
Opal Palace
21% of 389 decks +19% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20% of 389 decks -0% synergy
Marsh Flats
20% of 389 decks -9% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20% of 389 decks -12% synergy
Evolving Wilds
18% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18% of 338 decks -3% synergy
Desolate Mire
17% of 327 decks +3% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Scoured Barrens
14% of 389 decks -10% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13% of 389 decks +4% synergy
Witch Enchanter
13% of 296 decks +3% synergy
Study Hall
12% of 389 decks +12% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12% of 389 decks -3% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Fell the Profane
11% of 296 decks -1% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11% of 389 decks -1% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10% of 173 decks -9% synergy
Silent Clearing
9% of 389 decks -6% synergy
Glasswing Grace
9% of 296 decks +2% synergy
Ondu Inversion
9% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Demolition Field
8% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Kabira Takedown
8% of 389 decks +7% synergy
Hagra Mauling
8% of 389 decks +6% synergy
Fabled Passage
7% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Path of Ancestry
7% of 389 decks -18% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7% of 389 decks -2% synergy
Emeria's Call
6% of 389 decks +5% synergy
Boggart Trawler
6% of 294 decks -0% synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5% of 389 decks -0% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5% of 389 decks +3% synergy