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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
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Combat Calligrapher
91% of 11 decks +88% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
82% of 11 decks +78% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
64% of 11 decks +62% synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
64% of 11 decks +62% synergy
Cut a Deal
64% of 11 decks +61% synergy
Blot Out the Sky
64% of 11 decks +61% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
64% of 11 decks +60% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
55% of 11 decks +54% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
55% of 11 decks +53% synergy
Selfless Squire
55% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Top Cards
Inkshield
64% of 11 decks +48% synergy
Fracture
55% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55% of 11 decks -11% synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
55% of 11 decks +49% synergy
Batwing Brume
55% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Path to Exile
55% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Despark
55% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
55% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Deathbringer Liege
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Fain, the Broker
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Teferi's Protection
9% of 11 decks -8% synergy
Creatures
Orzhov Advokist
45% of 11 decks +43% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
45% of 11 decks +37% synergy
Magister of Worth
45% of 11 decks +44% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
45% of 11 decks +39% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
44% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
36% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Bold Plagiarist
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27% of 11 decks -8% synergy
Firemane Commando
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
27% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Teysa Karlov
27% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Starscream, Power Hungry
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Dawnbreak Reclaimer
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Soul Warden
18% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Windborn Muse
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Aron, Benalia's Ruin
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Council Guardian
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Grudge Keeper
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Brago's Representative
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Keen Duelist
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Flumph
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Ballot Broker
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Unforgiving One
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
18% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Custodi Squire
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Sand Scout
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Witch Enchanter
11% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Fetid Gargantua
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Shay Cormac
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Barbed Servitor
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Twilight Drover
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45% of 11 decks +19% synergy
Benevolent Offering
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Immortal Obligation
30% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Oblation
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Call the Coppercoats
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Feign Death
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Gang Up
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Baleful Mastery
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Take Up the Shield
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Utter End
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18% of 11 decks -21% synergy
Closing Statement
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Reprieve
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Dawn's Truce
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Crumb and Get It
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Perch Protection
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Bovine Intervention
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Make a Stand
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Dawn Charm
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Eerie Interference
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Condemn
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Everybody Lives!
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Comeuppance
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Destroy Evil
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Pollen Lullaby
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Vanishing Verse
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Orim's Chant
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Alchemist's Gift
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Show of Confidence
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Umbral Juke
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Crushing Disappointment
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Mortify
9% of 11 decks -13% synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Murder
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Flunk
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Return to Dust
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Soul Partition
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sorceries
Council's Judgment
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Silverquill Command
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Requisition Raid
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Damn
18% of 11 decks -15% synergy
Finale of Glory
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Jailbreak
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Tyrant's Choice
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Capital Punishment
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Devastating Mastery
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Ondu Inversion
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Regna's Sanction
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Infernal Offering
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Austere Command
18% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Tempt with Immortality
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Excavation Technique
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Starfall Invocation
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
White Sun's Twilight
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Cleansing Nova
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Guiding Voice
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Shatter the Sky
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Exhume
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Banishing Slash
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Humiliate
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Merciless Eviction
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Winds of Abandon
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Soul Transfer
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Exhilarating Elocution
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Sign in Blood
9% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Legion's Judgment
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Legions to Ashes
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Essence Infusion
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Incarnation Technique
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Victimize
9% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Terminus
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Wrath of God
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Invoke Justice
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Bring Down
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Urborg Uprising
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tempting Contract
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Skullclamp
27% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Coercive Portal
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Wedding Ring
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Norn's Annex
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Strionic Resonator
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Howling Mine
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Fountainport Bell
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Oketra's Monument
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Crown of Doom
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Temple Bell
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Key to the City
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Mask of Memory
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Moonsilver Key
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Horn of Valhalla
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Helm of Awakening
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Horn of the Mark
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Glimmer Lens
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
45% of 11 decks +31% synergy
Court of Grace
36% of 11 decks +32% synergy
Dramatic Finale
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Tenuous Truce
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Together Forever
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Ethereal Absolution
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Intangible Virtue
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Noble Heritage
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Debtors' Knell
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Monologue Tax
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
We Ride at Dawn
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Charitable Levy
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Muster the Departed
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Redemption Arc
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Inspiring Leader
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Exquisite Blood
9% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Divine Visitation
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Undercellar Sweep
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Banishment
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Norn's Decree
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Out of Time
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Veteran Soldier
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Spirit Bonds
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Sparring Regimen
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Citadel Siege
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Blind Obedience
9% of 11 decks -10% synergy
March of the Canonized
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Felidar Retreat
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Oath of Lieges
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Commander's Insignia
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Rabble Rousing
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Black Market
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Sphere of Safety
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Ascent of the Worthy
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Hold for Ransom
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Minimus Containment
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya the Inexorable
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
The Wandering Emperor
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Ajani Steadfast
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Basri, Devoted Paladin
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
55% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Bojuka Bog
45% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Rogue's Passage
45% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
45% of 11 decks +44% synergy
Secluded Steppe
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Temple of the False God
27% of 11 decks +19% synergy
Barren Moor
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Karn's Bastion
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Westvale Abbey
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Maze of Ith
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Arid Archway
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Restless Fortress
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Witch's Cottage
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Idyllic Grange
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Guildless Commons
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Mortuary Mire
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Reliquary Tower
9% of 11 decks -13% synergy
Detection Tower
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Sol Ring
82% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Orzhov Signet
73% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Mind Stone
45% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36% of 11 decks -18% synergy
Commander's Sphere
27% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Victory Chimes
27% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Coveted Jewel
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Fellwar Stone
18% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Bounty Board
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Coalition Relic
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Network Terminal
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Letter of Acceptance
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Model of Unity
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Thought Vessel
9% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Heraldic Banner
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Lands
Plains
100% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Swamp
100% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Tainted Field
91% of 11 decks +39% synergy
Command Tower
91% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73% of 11 decks +31% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
73% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Isolated Chapel
64% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Caves of Koilos
64% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Silence
55% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
36% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Scoured Barrens
36% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Silverquill Campus
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Desolate Mire
20% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18% of 11 decks -10% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Fetid Heath
18% of 11 decks -18% synergy
Evolving Wilds
18% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Crystal Grotto
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Ondu Inversion
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Myriad Landscape
18% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17% of 6 decks -2% synergy
Witch Enchanter
11% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Escape Tunnel
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Forlorn Flats
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Silent Clearing
9% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Ash Barrens
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Salt Flats
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Godless Shrine
9% of 11 decks -38% synergy
Obscura Storefront
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
9% of 11 decks -15% synergy
Hall of Oracles
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9% of 11 decks -23% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Path of Ancestry
9% of 11 decks -16% synergy
Opal Palace
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy