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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cosmogrand Zenith
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
6% of 18 decks +4% synergy
Tataru Taru
6% of 18 decks +4% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6% of 18 decks +3% synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6% of 18 decks +5% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
88% of 64 decks +83% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
72% of 64 decks +69% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
66% of 64 decks +64% synergy
Inkshield
77% of 64 decks +60% synergy
Blot Out the Sky
62% of 64 decks +59% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
61% of 64 decks +59% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
59% of 64 decks +58% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
59% of 64 decks +56% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
55% of 64 decks +52% synergy
Cut a Deal
52% of 64 decks +49% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Ghostly Prison
64% of 64 decks +49% synergy
Path to Exile
59% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
54% of 54 decks +41% synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
53% of 64 decks +47% synergy
Windborn Muse
50% of 64 decks +45% synergy
Fracture
48% of 64 decks +29% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
47% of 64 decks +40% synergy
Deathbringer Liege
47% of 64 decks +43% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
45% of 64 decks +41% synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Teferi's Protection
23% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Demonic Tutor
11% of 64 decks -6% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8% of 64 decks -5% synergy
Creatures
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
44% of 64 decks +42% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41% of 64 decks +22% synergy
Flumph
39% of 64 decks +38% synergy
Fain, the Broker
39% of 64 decks +35% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
38% of 64 decks +29% synergy
Keen Duelist
38% of 64 decks +35% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
34% of 64 decks +34% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
30% of 64 decks +26% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
28% of 64 decks +21% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27% of 48 decks +25% synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
27% of 64 decks +24% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
27% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Selfless Squire
27% of 64 decks +24% synergy
Magister of Worth
27% of 64 decks +25% synergy
Firemane Commando
25% of 64 decks +22% synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
23% of 48 decks +22% synergy
Esper Sentinel
22% of 64 decks +3% synergy
Bold Plagiarist
20% of 64 decks +20% synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
20% of 64 decks +19% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20% of 64 decks -15% synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
19% of 64 decks +17% synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
19% of 64 decks +17% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
17% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Claim Jumper
17% of 53 decks +14% synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
16% of 61 decks +14% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
16% of 64 decks +11% synergy
Dawnbreak Reclaimer
16% of 64 decks +15% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
16% of 64 decks +11% synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
14% of 64 decks +13% synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
14% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Necropolis Regent
14% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 48 decks +2% synergy
Boggart Trawler
12% of 48 decks +6% synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
12% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Sun Titan
12% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Howling Golem
12% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Enduring Innocence
11% of 44 decks +5% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
11% of 62 decks -2% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
11% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Wandering Archaic
11% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Custodi Squire
11% of 64 decks +11% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
11% of 64 decks +0% synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
9% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
9% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Instants
Despark
44% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Generous Gift
41% of 64 decks +14% synergy
Benevolent Offering
34% of 64 decks +32% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
33% of 64 decks +31% synergy
Batwing Brume
30% of 64 decks +27% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30% of 64 decks -9% synergy
Baleful Mastery
28% of 64 decks +26% synergy
Perch Protection
24% of 46 decks +23% synergy
Reprieve
20% of 64 decks +13% synergy
Stinging Study
20% of 64 decks +19% synergy
Dawn's Truce
20% of 46 decks +12% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
17% of 64 decks +14% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Mortify
17% of 64 decks -5% synergy
Utter End
17% of 64 decks +3% synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
17% of 48 decks +13% synergy
Vanishing Verse
16% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Dark Ritual
16% of 64 decks -6% synergy
Immortal Obligation
15% of 61 decks +14% synergy
Oblation
12% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Mandate of Peace
11% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 64 decks -4% synergy
Lapse of Certainty
11% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11% of 64 decks +0% synergy
Fell the Profane
10% of 48 decks -1% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Akroma's Will
9% of 64 decks +3% synergy
Everybody Lives!
8% of 62 decks +7% synergy
Village Rites
8% of 64 decks -15% synergy
Mana Tithe
8% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Tainted Strike
8% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6% of 48 decks +4% synergy
Truce
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Grand Crescendo
6% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Comeuppance
6% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Council's Judgment
45% of 64 decks +44% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
42% of 64 decks +41% synergy
Infernal Offering
30% of 64 decks +29% synergy
Damn
23% of 64 decks -10% synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
22% of 64 decks +22% synergy
Farewell
22% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Austere Command
20% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Starfall Invocation
20% of 46 decks +16% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
20% of 46 decks +18% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
19% of 64 decks +16% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
16% of 64 decks +14% synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14% of 64 decks +14% synergy
Excavation Technique
14% of 64 decks +13% synergy
Jailbreak
14% of 64 decks +14% synergy
Silverquill Command
14% of 64 decks +13% synergy
Incarnation Technique
11% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Regna's Sanction
9% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Merciless Eviction
9% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Devastating Mastery
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Capital Punishment
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Sign in Blood
8% of 64 decks -10% synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Vindicate
8% of 64 decks -5% synergy
Tempt with Glory
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Toxic Deluge
8% of 64 decks -8% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Make an Example
8% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7% of 46 decks +6% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6% of 64 decks -3% synergy
Winds of Abandon
6% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Exsanguinate
6% of 64 decks -5% synergy
Crux of Fate
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Tyrant's Choice
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Ondu Inversion
6% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Play of the Game
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Night's Whisper
6% of 64 decks -10% synergy
Requisition Raid
6% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tempting Contract
41% of 64 decks +39% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31% of 64 decks +15% synergy
Wedding Ring
30% of 64 decks +28% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25% of 64 decks +22% synergy
Skullclamp
20% of 64 decks -8% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19% of 64 decks +14% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
19% of 64 decks +18% synergy
Lightning Greaves
19% of 64 decks -2% synergy
Howling Mine
17% of 64 decks +17% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Norn's Annex
12% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
12% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Coercive Portal
11% of 64 decks +11% synergy
Temple Bell
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Helm of Awakening
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Horn of Greed
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Crown of Doom
8% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Strionic Resonator
6% of 64 decks +3% synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6% of 64 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Tenuous Truce
45% of 64 decks +44% synergy
Court of Grace
34% of 64 decks +30% synergy
Noble Heritage
34% of 64 decks +33% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33% of 64 decks +30% synergy
Together Forever
30% of 64 decks +27% synergy
Dramatic Finale
23% of 64 decks +22% synergy
Intangible Virtue
20% of 64 decks +15% synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
20% of 64 decks +19% synergy
Felidar Retreat
20% of 64 decks +17% synergy
Blind Obedience
19% of 64 decks -0% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19% of 64 decks -10% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
17% of 64 decks +15% synergy
Black Market Connections
16% of 64 decks -5% synergy
Smuggler's Share
14% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Divine Visitation
14% of 64 decks +11% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13% of 61 decks +8% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Ethereal Absolution
12% of 64 decks +11% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Monologue Tax
12% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11% of 27 decks +8% synergy
Bitterblossom
11% of 64 decks +3% synergy
Citadel Siege
11% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Axis of Mortality
11% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Oath of Lieges
9% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Land Tax
9% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9% of 46 decks +4% synergy
March of the Canonized
8% of 62 decks +0% synergy
Anointed Procession
8% of 64 decks -2% synergy
Sphere of Safety
8% of 64 decks +2% synergy
Karmic Justice
6% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Solitary Confinement
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6% of 64 decks +0% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6% of 64 decks -4% synergy
Oath of Ghouls
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Island Sanctuary
6% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6% of 64 decks +2% synergy
Exquisite Blood
6% of 64 decks -12% synergy
Martial Impetus
6% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
53% of 64 decks +20% synergy
Bojuka Bog
53% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Reliquary Tower
45% of 64 decks +23% synergy
Rogue's Passage
45% of 64 decks +26% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
39% of 64 decks +38% synergy
Temple of the False God
19% of 64 decks +10% synergy
Maze of Ith
16% of 64 decks +14% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Karn's Bastion
12% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Secluded Steppe
11% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11% of 64 decks -10% synergy
Field of Ruin
9% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9% of 64 decks +6% synergy
Castle Locthwain
9% of 64 decks -2% synergy
Minas Tirith
9% of 64 decks +2% synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8% of 64 decks -4% synergy
Barren Moor
8% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Restless Fortress
6% of 64 decks -2% synergy
Westvale Abbey
6% of 64 decks -2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Arcane Signet
91% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Orzhov Signet
61% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Mind Stone
33% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Victory Chimes
25% of 64 decks +24% synergy
Thought Vessel
25% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Fellwar Stone
22% of 64 decks +0% synergy
Commander's Sphere
22% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
17% of 64 decks +17% synergy
Coveted Jewel
12% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
9% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Lands
Plains
98% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Swamp
98% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Command Tower
95% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Tainted Field
70% of 64 decks +18% synergy
Caves of Koilos
69% of 64 decks +11% synergy
Isolated Chapel
64% of 64 decks +1% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
59% of 64 decks +17% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
58% of 64 decks +16% synergy
Temple of Silence
55% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Fetid Heath
41% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Godless Shrine
41% of 64 decks -6% synergy
Marsh Flats
38% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Vault of Champions
34% of 64 decks -6% synergy
Silverquill Campus
31% of 64 decks +26% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
30% of 64 decks +18% synergy
Exotic Orchard
30% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Myriad Landscape
25% of 64 decks +2% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25% of 64 decks -3% synergy
Scoured Barrens
23% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
22% of 64 decks +13% synergy
Silent Clearing
22% of 64 decks +7% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22% of 64 decks -10% synergy
Evolving Wilds
19% of 64 decks -3% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18% of 61 decks -4% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16% of 64 decks -5% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Desolate Mire
14% of 59 decks -0% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 48 decks +2% synergy
Boggart Trawler
12% of 48 decks +6% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12% of 32 decks -6% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 64 decks +3% synergy
Opal Palace
11% of 64 decks +8% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11% of 64 decks +0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11% of 64 decks -4% synergy
Fell the Profane
10% of 48 decks -1% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Path of Ancestry
9% of 64 decks -15% synergy
Demolition Field
8% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8% of 64 decks -1% synergy
Ash Barrens
6% of 64 decks +2% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6% of 48 decks +4% synergy
Ondu Inversion
6% of 64 decks +4% synergy
Forlorn Flats
5% of 56 decks -0% synergy