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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Anointed Procession
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Akroma's Will
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Inkshield
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Bitterblossom
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Felidar Retreat
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Divine Visitation
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Field of the Dead
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Innocence
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Teysa Karlov
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Ocelot Pride
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Grim Hireling
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fain, the Broker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Firemane Commando
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Grand Crescendo
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Offering
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Vanishing Verse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Mardu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Moogles' Valor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Szat's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Perch Protection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Emeria's Call
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Martial Coup
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Glory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Council's Judgment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Offering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sram's Expertise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Season of the Burrow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Pest Control
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Halo Fountain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Wand of Orcus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tempting Contract
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crown of Doom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Grace
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Intangible Virtue
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Rabble Rousing
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Dramatic Finale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Charitable Levy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Basri Ket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Cactus Preserve
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Vault of Champions
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Scrubland
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Emeria's Call
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy