Shorikai, Genesis Engine (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Control

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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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Voltaic Key
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Isochron Scepter
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Blind Obedience
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Out of Time
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Manifold Key
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Mystic Remora
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Silence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Dovin's Veto
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Grim Monolith
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Smothering Tithe
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Academy Rector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drumbellower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Strix Serenade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Stifle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Long-Term Plans
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Truth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Polymorph
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Fabricate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Merchant Scroll
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Transmute Artifact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Citywide Bust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call the Gatewatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Show and Tell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cursed Totem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Proteus Staff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Torpor Orb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Imposter Mech
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
World Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dermotaxi
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Altar of the Brood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mind Over Matter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Humility
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
One with the Multiverse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Rest in Peace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Counterbalance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Intruder Alarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Omniscience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Shark Typhoon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dress Down
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overburden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decree of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stasis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Seat of the Synod
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dark Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Lotus Petal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Azorius Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Gilded Lotus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Plow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Meticulous Archive
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-52%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy