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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
Breena, the Demagogue
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
85%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
82%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
78%synergy
Ghostly Prison
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Inkshield
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Windborn Muse
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Despark
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Keen Duelist
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Council's Judgment
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Ceremonies
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Fain, the Broker
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Squire
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Firemane Commando
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Absolution
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Magister of Worth
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Necropolis Regent
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Bold Plagiarist
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Coronation
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Archon
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-23%synergy
Loyal Warhound
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Generous Pup
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Teysa Karlov
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Author of Shadows
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Utter End
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Offering
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Vanishing Verse
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Batwing Brume
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Perch Protection
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Immortal Obligation
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Oblation
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Comeuppance
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blot Out the Sky
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Cut a Deal
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Infernal Offering
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Excavation Technique
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Silverquill Command
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Regna's Sanction
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Jailbreak
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Glory
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Devastating Mastery
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Reanimate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Tempting Contract
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Crown of Doom
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Coercive Portal
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Court of Grace
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Noble Heritage
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Tenuous Truce
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Sphere of Safety
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Vow of Malice
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Duty
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Torment
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Finale
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Citadel Siege
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Martial Impetus
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Debtors' Knell
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Soul Snare
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Court of Locthwain
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of the High City
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Victory Chimes
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Campus
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Study Hall
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy