Shorikai, Genesis Engine (Commander) - Budget Upgraded 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Destined Confrontation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dispatch
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Mech Hangar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Manifold Key
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Dance of the Manse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Reality Shift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Dovin's Veto
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
PuPu UFO
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drumbellower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Detective of the Month
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Barricade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Council of Four
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Clever Conjurer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Archon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Homunculus Horde
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Alloy Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Negate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Foil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
No More Lies
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Access Denied
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Release to Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Armed and Armored
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Redirect
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dizzy Spell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Riot Control
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wash Away
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Calamity's Wake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Logic Knot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Unsubstantiate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Safe Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Crush Contraband
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Anchor to Reality
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Organic Extinction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Polymorph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Reshape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
From Father to Son
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Mighty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Split Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mass Polymorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Trespass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
By Invitation Only
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Redress Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Parhelion II
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Isochron Scepter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Imposter Mech
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Weatherlight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Proteus Staff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mechtitan Core
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mindlink Mech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Zuran Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Raiders' Karve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Indomitable
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Portable Hole
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Valor's Flagship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unbender Tine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disruptor Flute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Welding Jar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Codex Shredder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Out of Time
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rest in Peace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Nevermore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Encrust
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Unable to Scream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pacifism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stasis Snare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Born to Drive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arrest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Bind the Monster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Indestructibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Martial Impetus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Charmed Sleep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Intangible Virtue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Confiscate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Azorius Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cargo Ship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Coalition Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Plow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Spire of Industry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy