Shadrix Silverquill (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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
Realm of Koh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Inkshield
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Felidar Retreat
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Fain, the Broker
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Despark
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Basri's Lieutenant
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Teysa Karlov
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Windborn Muse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Necropolis Regent
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Squire
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Bold Plagiarist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Falconer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mer-Ek Nightblade
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Generous Pup
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Claim Jumper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Bulwark Ox
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Mastery
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Benevolent Offering
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Batwing Brume
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Semester's End
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vanishing Verse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Professor's Warning
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Flunk
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Show of Confidence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Closing Statement
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Umbral Juke
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Beaming Defiance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Requisition Raid
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Cut a Deal
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Council's Judgment
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Devastating Mastery
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Damning Verdict
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Collective Effort
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Silverquill Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Exhilarating Elocution
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Humiliate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Hop to It
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Tempting Contract
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Ring
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lost Jitte
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Dramatic Finale
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Court of Grace
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Tenuous Truce
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Noble Heritage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sparring Regimen
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Debtors' Knell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Charitable Levy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Fortress
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Heraldic Banner
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Campus
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Study Hall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy