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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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Moogles' Valor
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
85% of 20 decks +83% synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
80% of 20 decks +78% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
80% of 20 decks +76% synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
80% of 20 decks +74% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
75% of 20 decks +71% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
70% of 20 decks +68% synergy
Fain, the Broker
70% of 20 decks +66% synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
67% of 6 decks +65% synergy
Necropolis Regent
65% of 20 decks +63% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
65% of 20 decks +59% synergy
Top Cards
Fracture
75% of 20 decks +55% synergy
Despark
70% of 20 decks +39% synergy
Felidar Retreat
60% of 20 decks +57% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
60% of 20 decks +55% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60% of 20 decks -5% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
60% of 20 decks +58% synergy
Closing Statement
55% of 20 decks +55% synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
55% of 20 decks +54% synergy
Together Forever
55% of 20 decks +53% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
55% of 20 decks +52% synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
5% of 20 decks -10% synergy
Creatures
Abzan Battle Priest
50% of 20 decks +49% synergy
Hagra Constrictor
50% of 20 decks +50% synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
50% of 20 decks +50% synergy
Fetid Gargantua
50% of 6 decks +50% synergy
Elite Scaleguard
45% of 20 decks +44% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
45% of 20 decks +41% synergy
Star Pupil
45% of 20 decks +45% synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
45% of 20 decks +43% synergy
Abzan Falconer
40% of 20 decks +39% synergy
Aron, Benalia's Ruin
40% of 20 decks +36% synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
40% of 20 decks +39% synergy
Spiteful Squad
35% of 20 decks +35% synergy
Deathbringer Liege
35% of 20 decks +31% synergy
Shadewing Laureate
35% of 20 decks +35% synergy
Mer-Ek Nightblade
35% of 20 decks +35% synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
35% of 20 decks +33% synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
30% of 20 decks +29% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
30% of 20 decks +25% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30% of 20 decks +22% synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
30% of 20 decks +23% synergy
Promising Duskmage
30% of 20 decks +30% synergy
Hopeful Initiate
25% of 20 decks +24% synergy
Bloodtracker
25% of 20 decks +22% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25% of 20 decks +11% synergy
Selfless Squire
25% of 20 decks +23% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
25% of 20 decks +20% synergy
Dueling Coach
25% of 20 decks +25% synergy
Twilight Drover
25% of 20 decks +23% synergy
Grateful Apparition
25% of 20 decks +23% synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
25% of 20 decks +24% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
25% of 20 decks +20% synergy
Victory's Envoy
20% of 20 decks +20% synergy
Windborn Muse
20% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Teysa Karlov
20% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Mindless Automaton
20% of 20 decks +20% synergy
Bold Plagiarist
20% of 20 decks +19% synergy
Skyclave Shadowcat
20% of 20 decks +19% synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20% of 20 decks +19% synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
20% of 20 decks +12% synergy
Rumor Gatherer
20% of 20 decks +16% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
20% of 20 decks +16% synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Reluctant Role Model
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
18% of 11 decks -0% synergy
Witch Enchanter
17% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Scurrilous Sentry
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Guardian of the Forgotten
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Ondu Knotmaster
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Instants
Mortify
50% of 20 decks +28% synergy
Path to Exile
35% of 20 decks -14% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
35% of 20 decks +32% synergy
Generous Gift
30% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Inkshield
30% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Utter End
25% of 20 decks +11% synergy
Disenchant
25% of 20 decks +21% synergy
Professor's Warning
25% of 20 decks +25% synergy
Unbounded Potential
20% of 20 decks +19% synergy
Vanishing Verse
20% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Show of Confidence
20% of 20 decks +20% synergy
Fell the Profane
17% of 6 decks +5% synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Umbral Juke
15% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15% of 20 decks -24% synergy
Beaming Defiance
15% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Unexplained Absence
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Defend the Campus
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Village Rites
10% of 20 decks -13% synergy
Feat of Resistance
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
10% of 20 decks +8% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Kabira Takedown
10% of 20 decks +8% synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Crushing Disappointment
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Crush Contraband
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Take Up the Shield
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Flunk
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Baleful Mastery
10% of 20 decks +8% synergy
Semester's End
10% of 20 decks +8% synergy
Stinging Study
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5% of 19 decks -9% synergy
Grave Endeavor
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Batwing Brume
5% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Surge of Salvation
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Light the Way
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Angelic Intervention
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Dawn Charm
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Subtle Strike
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Tainted Strike
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Radiant Purge
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Murder
5% of 20 decks +1% synergy
Miraculous Recovery
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Pollen Lullaby
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Urge to Feed
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Unexpected Fangs
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Cauldron Haze
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Will of the All-Hunter
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Make a Stand
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Blot Out the Sky
45% of 20 decks +42% synergy
Collective Effort
45% of 20 decks +44% synergy
Cut a Deal
35% of 20 decks +33% synergy
Humiliate
35% of 20 decks +35% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
35% of 20 decks +31% synergy
Basri's Solidarity
35% of 20 decks +35% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
35% of 20 decks +32% synergy
Exhilarating Elocution
35% of 20 decks +35% synergy
Austere Command
30% of 20 decks +11% synergy
Vindicate
30% of 20 decks +17% synergy
Silverquill Command
25% of 20 decks +24% synergy
Hop to It
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Diresight
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Legions to Ashes
15% of 20 decks +13% synergy
Ambition's Cost
15% of 20 decks +12% synergy
Devastating Mastery
15% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Read the Bones
15% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Guiding Voice
15% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Sign in Blood
15% of 20 decks -3% synergy
Drown in Ichor
15% of 20 decks +12% synergy
Requisition Raid
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Mage Hunters' Onslaught
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10% of 20 decks +7% synergy
Swallow Whole
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10% of 20 decks +1% synergy
Damn
10% of 20 decks -23% synergy
Spectral Procession
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Damning Verdict
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Regna's Sanction
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Essence Infusion
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Gix's Command
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Exterminatus
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Revoke Existence
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Start // Finish
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Funeral Rites
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Infernal Offering
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Excavation Technique
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5% of 20 decks -5% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5% of 20 decks +0% synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5% of 20 decks -5% synergy
Martial Coup
5% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Wrath of God
5% of 20 decks -2% synergy
Feed the Swarm
5% of 20 decks -2% synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Merciless Eviction
5% of 20 decks -0% synergy
Night's Whisper
5% of 20 decks -11% synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Kayla's Command
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Tempt with Glory
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Dreadmobile
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Animation Module
15% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Lightning Greaves
10% of 20 decks -11% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10% of 20 decks +7% synergy
Tempting Contract
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Skullclamp
10% of 20 decks -18% synergy
Mask of Memory
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Oketra's Monument
10% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Horn of Valhalla
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Jet Medallion
5% of 20 decks +0% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5% of 20 decks +1% synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Captain's Claws
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Nettlecyst
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Strata Scythe
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Hero's Heirloom
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Norn's Annex
5% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Plate Armor
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Witch's Cauldron
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Glimmer Lens
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Crown of Gondor
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Horn of the Mark
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Hero's Blade
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Avarice Amulet
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Basilisk Collar
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Champion's Helm
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Demonmail Hauberk
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5% of 20 decks +0% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Poet's Quill
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Bontu's Monument
5% of 20 decks -1% synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Citadel Siege
40% of 20 decks +39% synergy
Noble Heritage
35% of 20 decks +34% synergy
Dramatic Finale
30% of 20 decks +28% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
30% of 20 decks +27% synergy
Sparring Regimen
30% of 20 decks +30% synergy
Sigarda's Summons
25% of 20 decks +24% synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
20% of 20 decks +18% synergy
Grand Entryway // Elegant Rotunda
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Glasswing Grace
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Charitable Levy
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Muster the Departed
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
15% of 20 decks +14% synergy
We Ride at Dawn
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
10% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10% of 20 decks -19% synergy
Ghostly Prison
10% of 20 decks -5% synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Glorious Anthem
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10% of 20 decks +6% synergy
Court of Grace
10% of 20 decks +6% synergy
Debtors' Knell
10% of 20 decks +8% synergy
March of the Canonized
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Three Blind Mice
5% of 19 decks +5% synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
5% of 19 decks -0% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5% of 19 decks +4% synergy
Spirit Bonds
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Phyresis
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Radiant Grace
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Underworld Connections
5% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Undercellar Sweep
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Veteran Soldier
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Resourceful Defense
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Dark Prophecy
5% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Legion's Landing
5% of 20 decks +1% synergy
Haunted Library
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Ethereal Absolution
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Rabble Rousing
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Tenuous Truce
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Invasion of Tolvada
5% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Basri Ket
20% of 20 decks +19% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
15% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
10% of 20 decks +7% synergy
Basri, Devoted Paladin
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Ajani Goldmane
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Ajani Steadfast
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
40% of 20 decks +7% synergy
Rogue's Passage
35% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Bojuka Bog
25% of 20 decks -19% synergy
Temple of the False God
20% of 20 decks +12% synergy
Karn's Bastion
15% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Reliquary Tower
15% of 20 decks -7% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
15% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Restless Fortress
11% of 19 decks +2% synergy
Idyllic Grange
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Forge of Heroes
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10% of 20 decks +9% synergy
Shambling Vent
10% of 20 decks +4% synergy
War Room
10% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Secluded Steppe
10% of 20 decks +7% synergy
Barren Moor
10% of 20 decks +7% synergy
Drifting Meadow
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Blighted Steppe
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5% of 20 decks -2% synergy
Access Tunnel
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Witch's Cottage
5% of 20 decks +1% synergy
New Benalia
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Polluted Mire
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Mortuary Mire
5% of 20 decks -1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Orzhov Signet
85% of 20 decks +25% synergy
Arcane Signet
70% of 20 decks -12% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45% of 20 decks -9% synergy
Mind Stone
45% of 20 decks +17% synergy
Orzhov Locket
25% of 20 decks +22% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20% of 20 decks +13% synergy
Marble Diamond
20% of 20 decks +13% synergy
Thought Vessel
15% of 20 decks +2% synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
15% of 20 decks +13% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
15% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Fellwar Stone
10% of 20 decks -11% synergy
Commander's Sphere
10% of 20 decks -8% synergy
Star Compass
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5% of 20 decks +1% synergy
Heraldic Banner
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Letter of Acceptance
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Spectral Searchlight
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Prismatic Lens
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Victory Chimes
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Plains
100% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Command Tower
85% of 20 decks -2% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
80% of 20 decks +37% synergy
Caves of Koilos
75% of 20 decks +18% synergy
Tainted Field
70% of 20 decks +18% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65% of 20 decks +24% synergy
Temple of Silence
60% of 20 decks +18% synergy
Myriad Landscape
55% of 20 decks +32% synergy
Silverquill Campus
45% of 20 decks +40% synergy
Desolate Mire
33% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Isolated Chapel
30% of 20 decks -33% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
30% of 20 decks +18% synergy
Scoured Barrens
25% of 20 decks +1% synergy
Evolving Wilds
20% of 20 decks -1% synergy
Opal Palace
20% of 20 decks +17% synergy
Glasswing Grace
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Witch Enchanter
17% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Fell the Profane
17% of 6 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
15% of 20 decks -9% synergy
Fetid Heath
15% of 20 decks -21% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15% of 20 decks +0% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10% of 20 decks +1% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10% of 20 decks -18% synergy
Ash Barrens
10% of 20 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
10% of 20 decks -15% synergy
Demolition Field
10% of 20 decks +7% synergy
Kabira Takedown
10% of 20 decks +8% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10% of 20 decks -10% synergy
Hall of Oracles
10% of 20 decks +10% synergy
Vault of Champions
5% of 20 decks -36% synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
5% of 20 decks +4% synergy
Silent Clearing
5% of 20 decks -10% synergy
Salt Flats
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5% of 20 decks -4% synergy