Zenos yae Galvus (Commander) - Core

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Ezra Sassaman
Jun 26, 2025
Building an Estinien Varlineau Commander Deck
Ezra's taking us on another tour of the new Final Fantasy cards, this time highlighting a Dragon deck in an odd color combination: Orzhov.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Risky Research
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vorpal Sword
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
60%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Overkill
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Massacre Wurm
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Defile
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Dread Presence
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
29%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Murderous Rider
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Vincent Valentine
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Girl
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Tree of Perdition
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Anima
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Twilight Prophet
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Keen Duelist
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Tonberry
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Brass Squire
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Go for the Throat
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Consuming Corruption
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Strike
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Tragic Slip
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Doom Blade
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pact
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Cut Down
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dark Endurance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fight On!
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Fatal Push
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Fell
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Diresight
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Evil Reawakened
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
The Final Days
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Embrace
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Nightmare Lash
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Lashwrithe
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Magitek Scythe
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Pact Weapon
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Strata Scythe
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Chariot of Victory
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Black Market
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Necrogen Communion
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Eternal Thirst
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Sorin Markov
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
1%synergy
War Room
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion97 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy