Shadrix Silverquill (Commander) - +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.
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cosmogrand Zenith
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Tataru Taru
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Buster Sword
3% of 32 decks -0% synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
3% of 33 decks +2% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
71% of 201 decks +66% synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
69% of 201 decks +63% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
61% of 201 decks +58% synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
59% of 201 decks +57% synergy
Inkshield
68% of 201 decks +52% synergy
Blot Out the Sky
52% of 201 decks +49% synergy
Deathbringer Liege
52% of 201 decks +48% synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
48% of 201 decks +46% synergy
Felidar Retreat
48% of 201 decks +45% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
46% of 201 decks +44% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Path to Exile
53% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Despark
51% of 201 decks +20% synergy
Fracture
48% of 201 decks +29% synergy
Fain, the Broker
47% of 201 decks +44% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
46% of 201 decks +44% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
44% of 138 decks +32% synergy
Together Forever
44% of 201 decks +41% synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
42% of 201 decks +41% synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Teferi's Protection
23% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Demonic Tutor
11% of 201 decks -5% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8% of 201 decks +2% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7% of 201 decks -6% synergy
Ancient Tomb
6% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5% of 201 decks -7% synergy
Creatures
Necropolis Regent
41% of 201 decks +39% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37% of 201 decks +34% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
36% of 201 decks +28% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
36% of 201 decks +30% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
36% of 201 decks +31% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
35% of 201 decks +31% synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34% of 201 decks +33% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33% of 201 decks +19% synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31% of 126 decks +29% synergy
Windborn Muse
30% of 201 decks +24% synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
29% of 201 decks +27% synergy
Selfless Squire
28% of 201 decks +26% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27% of 201 decks +21% synergy
Abzan Falconer
27% of 201 decks +26% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Esper Sentinel
25% of 201 decks +7% synergy
Hagra Constrictor
25% of 201 decks +24% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24% of 201 decks +20% synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
23% of 201 decks +22% synergy
Elite Scaleguard
22% of 201 decks +21% synergy
Keen Duelist
22% of 201 decks +19% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
21% of 201 decks -14% synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
21% of 201 decks +21% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20% of 201 decks +14% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20% of 201 decks +15% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
19% of 201 decks +16% synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
19% of 201 decks +19% synergy
Mer-Ek Nightblade
19% of 201 decks +19% synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Teysa Karlov
19% of 201 decks +2% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
18% of 201 decks +17% synergy
Witch Enchanter
18% of 127 decks +8% synergy
Bloodtracker
18% of 201 decks +15% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18% of 201 decks +2% synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17% of 201 decks +7% synergy
Bold Plagiarist
17% of 201 decks +16% synergy
Sun Titan
17% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Hopeful Initiate
17% of 201 decks +15% synergy
Enduring Innocence
17% of 108 decks +10% synergy
Flumph
16% of 201 decks +16% synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
15% of 201 decks +14% synergy
Lion Sash
14% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Firemane Commando
14% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14% of 201 decks +10% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
14% of 201 decks +14% synergy
Generous Pup
14% of 98 decks +14% synergy
Grateful Apparition
14% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Skyclave Shadowcat
13% of 201 decks +13% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13% of 201 decks -2% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
38% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
32% of 201 decks +27% synergy
Utter End
26% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Stinging Study
24% of 201 decks +23% synergy
Mortify
24% of 201 decks +1% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
22% of 201 decks +20% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
21% of 201 decks +18% synergy
Dawn's Truce
21% of 117 decks +13% synergy
Vanishing Verse
20% of 201 decks +15% synergy
Akroma's Will
19% of 201 decks +13% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17% of 198 decks +3% synergy
Dark Ritual
16% of 201 decks -5% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Batwing Brume
15% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Village Rites
14% of 201 decks -9% synergy
Baleful Mastery
14% of 201 decks +13% synergy
Fell the Profane
13% of 127 decks +1% synergy
Will of the Mardu
12% of 57 decks +11% synergy
Closing Statement
11% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11% of 201 decks +7% synergy
Benevolent Offering
11% of 201 decks +9% synergy
Grand Crescendo
9% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Oblation
9% of 201 decks +9% synergy
Reprieve
9% of 201 decks +2% synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Secure the Wastes
8% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Deadly Dispute
8% of 201 decks -13% synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8% of 127 decks +4% synergy
Perch Protection
8% of 117 decks +7% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7% of 127 decks -0% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6% of 127 decks +3% synergy
Professor's Warning
5% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Deadly Rollick
5% of 201 decks -5% synergy
Dawn Charm
5% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Semester's End
5% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Final Showdown
5% of 140 decks +3% synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
35% of 201 decks +32% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33% of 201 decks +31% synergy
Damn
30% of 201 decks -3% synergy
Cut a Deal
23% of 201 decks +21% synergy
Austere Command
22% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
19% of 201 decks +16% synergy
Damning Verdict
18% of 201 decks +17% synergy
Farewell
17% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Vindicate
16% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Sign in Blood
15% of 201 decks -3% synergy
Council's Judgment
14% of 201 decks +13% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
14% of 117 decks +13% synergy
Night's Whisper
13% of 201 decks -3% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Collective Effort
12% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Read the Bones
11% of 201 decks +0% synergy
Silverquill Command
11% of 201 decks +10% synergy
Infernal Offering
10% of 201 decks +9% synergy
Toxic Deluge
10% of 201 decks -6% synergy
Requisition Raid
8% of 136 decks +6% synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Humiliate
8% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Ambition's Cost
8% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Martial Coup
7% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Incarnation Technique
7% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Devastating Mastery
7% of 201 decks +7% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Ondu Inversion
7% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Starfall Invocation
6% of 117 decks +2% synergy
Regna's Sanction
6% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Crux of Fate
6% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Exhilarating Elocution
6% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Merciless Eviction
5% of 201 decks +0% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Greaves
28% of 201 decks +7% synergy
Skullclamp
26% of 201 decks -2% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21% of 201 decks +5% synergy
The Ozolith
19% of 201 decks +16% synergy
Tempting Contract
18% of 201 decks +17% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Oketra's Monument
12% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Wedding Ring
12% of 201 decks +10% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
6% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Norn's Annex
6% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6% of 180 decks +2% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5% of 201 decks -15% synergy
Animation Module
5% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5% of 191 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
39% of 201 decks +24% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
32% of 201 decks +28% synergy
Court of Grace
27% of 201 decks +23% synergy
Dramatic Finale
23% of 201 decks +22% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
23% of 201 decks +20% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
23% of 198 decks +21% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22% of 201 decks -6% synergy
Citadel Siege
20% of 201 decks +19% synergy
Noble Heritage
20% of 201 decks +19% synergy
Sigarda's Summons
17% of 201 decks +17% synergy
Black Market Connections
16% of 201 decks -4% synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
16% of 201 decks +14% synergy
Bitterblossom
13% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Land Tax
13% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Ethereal Absolution
13% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Anointed Procession
12% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Blind Obedience
12% of 201 decks -7% synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11% of 201 decks +10% synergy
Resourceful Defense
11% of 201 decks +10% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
11% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Divine Visitation
11% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Sparring Regimen
10% of 201 decks +10% synergy
Tenuous Truce
10% of 201 decks +9% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10% of 117 decks +6% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Intangible Virtue
9% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9% of 66 decks +6% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8% of 201 decks -5% synergy
Debtors' Knell
7% of 201 decks +5% synergy
March of the Canonized
6% of 179 decks -1% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6% of 161 decks -0% synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6% of 108 decks +4% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Invasion of Gobakhan
6% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
18% of 201 decks +13% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
12% of 201 decks +9% synergy
Basri Ket
10% of 201 decks +10% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7% of 201 decks +1% synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5% of 57 decks +0% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
48% of 201 decks +15% synergy
Rogue's Passage
40% of 201 decks +21% synergy
Reliquary Tower
30% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
23% of 201 decks +21% synergy
Karn's Bastion
21% of 201 decks +15% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16% of 201 decks -5% synergy
Temple of the False God
16% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Secluded Steppe
14% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Westvale Abbey
13% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Castle Locthwain
11% of 201 decks +0% synergy
Barren Moor
10% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Minas Tirith
8% of 201 decks +1% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8% of 201 decks -8% synergy
Cabal Coffers
7% of 201 decks -5% synergy
War Room
7% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Idyllic Grange
6% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Restless Fortress
6% of 199 decks -2% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Arid Archway
6% of 140 decks +5% synergy
Maze of Ith
5% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Field of Ruin
5% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5% of 57 decks +3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Arcane Signet
88% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Orzhov Signet
71% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Mind Stone
36% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Fellwar Stone
19% of 201 decks -2% synergy
Commander's Sphere
18% of 201 decks +0% synergy
Thought Vessel
17% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Victory Chimes
11% of 201 decks +11% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Heraldic Banner
7% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
6% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Marble Diamond
6% of 201 decks -0% synergy
Lands
Plains
97% of 201 decks -0% synergy
Swamp
97% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Command Tower
88% of 201 decks +1% synergy
Caves of Koilos
69% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Isolated Chapel
65% of 201 decks +2% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65% of 201 decks +22% synergy
Tainted Field
58% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
53% of 201 decks +12% synergy
Temple of Silence
51% of 201 decks +9% synergy
Godless Shrine
46% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Vault of Champions
44% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Fetid Heath
40% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Myriad Landscape
36% of 201 decks +14% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33% of 201 decks +1% synergy
Marsh Flats
33% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Exotic Orchard
32% of 201 decks +8% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Silverquill Campus
27% of 201 decks +22% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
23% of 201 decks +14% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23% of 162 decks +1% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20% of 201 decks +0% synergy
Opal Palace
20% of 201 decks +17% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19% of 201 decks +7% synergy
Silent Clearing
19% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Witch Enchanter
18% of 127 decks +8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
18% of 201 decks -3% synergy
Scoured Barrens
17% of 201 decks -7% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16% of 80 decks -2% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15% of 201 decks +4% synergy
Desolate Mire
15% of 151 decks +1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 201 decks -1% synergy
Fell the Profane
13% of 127 decks +1% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11% of 201 decks +7% synergy
Boggart Trawler
10% of 126 decks +4% synergy
Path of Ancestry
7% of 201 decks -17% synergy
Scrubland
7% of 201 decks -4% synergy
Ondu Inversion
7% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Hall of Oracles
6% of 201 decks +6% synergy
Demolition Field
6% of 201 decks +3% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6% of 201 decks -3% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6% of 127 decks +3% synergy
Study Hall
5% of 201 decks +5% synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5% of 201 decks -0% synergy