Shorikai, Genesis Engine (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 15, 2025
Five Commander Ideas To Build in Azorius and Still Have Fun
Can Arnaud find some unique builds that go against the typical Azorius patterns for Commander? Check this Branching Out to see for yourself.
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
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Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
73%inclusion171 decks235 decks
67%synergy
Mech Hangar
69%inclusion162 decks235 decks
63%synergy
Imposter Mech
70%inclusion164 decks235 decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
73%inclusion171 decks235 decks
62%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
67%inclusion157 decks235 decks
60%synergy
Parhelion II
64%inclusion151 decks235 decks
58%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
61%inclusion144 decks235 decks
55%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
60%inclusion142 decks235 decks
54%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion162 decks235 decks
54%synergy
Dispatch
67%inclusion157 decks235 decks
54%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion187 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion137 decks235 decks
44%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
56%inclusion131 decks235 decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
55%inclusion129 decks235 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
54%inclusion128 decks235 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
54%inclusion126 decks235 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion123 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Manifold Key
50%inclusion118 decks235 decks
43%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
50%inclusion118 decks235 decks
45%synergy
Weatherlight
49%inclusion116 decks235 decks
44%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion113 decks235 decks
38%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
46%inclusion107 decks235 decks
40%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
45%inclusion106 decks235 decks
34%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion99 decks235 decks
35%synergy
Silver Myr
40%inclusion93 decks235 decks
31%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
38%inclusion90 decks235 decks
34%synergy
Gold Myr
38%inclusion90 decks235 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion83 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
31%inclusion74 decks235 decks
28%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
31%inclusion73 decks235 decks
29%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Drumbellower
27%inclusion63 decks235 decks
19%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
22%inclusion51 decks235 decks
19%synergy
Wonder
22%inclusion51 decks235 decks
19%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion50 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
20%inclusion48 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Interface Ace
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
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15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
18%inclusion42 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
17%inclusion39 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
15%inclusion36 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
14%inclusion32 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Whirler Rogue
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Containment Construct
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Kitsune Ace
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Master Transmuter
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion113 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
46%inclusion107 decks235 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Armed and Armored
26%inclusion62 decks235 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion56 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion53 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion45 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion44 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Crush Contraband
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-13%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
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-3%synergy
Final Showdown
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3%synergy
Resculpt
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2%synergy
Perplexing Test
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3%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
44%inclusion104 decks235 decks
37%synergy
Supreme Verdict
43%inclusion101 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
36%inclusion85 decks235 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion80 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion77 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion67 decks235 decks
19%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
22%inclusion52 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion44 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion44 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Anchor to Reality
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
16%synergy
From Father to Son
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Invoke Justice
14%inclusion32 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Sunfall
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
7%synergy
One Last Job
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Tune Up
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Breath of Life
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Late to Dinner
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Resurrection
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Reaver Titan
48%inclusion113 decks235 decks
44%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
48%inclusion112 decks235 decks
42%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
48%inclusion112 decks235 decks
43%synergy
Salvation Engine
44%inclusion74 decks167 decks
37%synergy
Mechtitan Core
44%inclusion103 decks235 decks
39%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
43%inclusion101 decks235 decks
40%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
37%inclusion87 decks235 decks
35%synergy
The Indomitable
34%inclusion81 decks235 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion77 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
32%inclusion76 decks235 decks
29%synergy
Voltaic Key
28%inclusion66 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
28%inclusion65 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Monument to Endurance
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Valor's Flagship
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
24%inclusion56 decks235 decks
22%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
24%inclusion56 decks235 decks
22%synergy
The Regalia
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
18%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Knight Paladin
20%inclusion47 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
18%inclusion42 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Mindlink Mech
17%inclusion40 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion38 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Possession Engine
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
8%synergy
The Lunar Whale
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Mobile Garrison
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Alacrian Armory
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Cybership
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
-13%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion111 decks235 decks
37%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
23%inclusion55 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion40 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion39 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Born to Drive
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
-12%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
-14%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
29%inclusion67 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion40 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
68%inclusion160 decks235 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Den
67%inclusion158 decks235 decks
53%synergy
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion120 decks235 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion118 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion111 decks235 decks
36%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
43%inclusion101 decks235 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion99 decks235 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion95 decks235 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion76 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion63 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion63 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion56 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion36 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Country Roads
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion32 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Reef Roads
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion212 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion211 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
69%inclusion161 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion133 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
43%inclusion102 decks235 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion100 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion91 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Cargo Ship
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Plow
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion230 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion229 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion223 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion178 decks235 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion166 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
68%inclusion160 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion157 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion129 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
55%inclusion129 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion126 decks235 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
53%inclusion124 decks235 decks
38%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
46%inclusion109 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion101 decks235 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion99 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion95 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion78 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion77 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
32%inclusion63 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
31%inclusion72 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion72 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion68 decks235 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion60 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion45 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion32 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
2%synergy