Zenos yae Galvus (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Venom, Evil Unleashed
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Summon: Primal Odin
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
58%synergy
Vorpal Sword
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Plate
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
50%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Massacre Wurm
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Defile
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Infernal Grasp
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
3%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Dread Presence
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Vincent Valentine
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Perdition
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Snuff Out
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Overkill
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Strike
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Darkness
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Go for the Throat
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Force of Despair
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Hatred
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Tragic Slip
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Consuming Corruption
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Doom Blade
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Cut Down
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
V.A.T.S.
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Fell
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Essence Harvest
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Crux of Fate
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Do or Die
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Diresight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Pact Weapon
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Nightmare Lash
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Lashwrithe
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Magitek Scythe
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Strata Scythe
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
World Map
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
25%synergy
No Mercy
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Phyresis
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Summoning
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
17%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion70 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy