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Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 23, 2025
Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud dives into the House of Orzhov to find some Commander decks that go against the grain.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
All That Glitters
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Armory of Iroas
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Ring of Valkas
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Slash the Ranks
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Explorer's Scope
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Samurai
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Kor Blademaster
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Starnheim Courser
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Abzan Falconer
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Savior
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Blade Historian
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Molecular Modifier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Unleash Fury
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Resolute Strike
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Take Up the Shield
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Feat of Resistance
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Beaming Defiance
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Inventory Management
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Boon of Safety
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Brute Force
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Make a Stand
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Shock
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Titan's Strength
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Infuriate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Raze the Effigy
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Seized from Slumber
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Honor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Response // Resurgence
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Renegade Tactics
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Reconstruct History
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Hero's Blade
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Plate Armor
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Goldvein Pick
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Colossus Hammer
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Wargear
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Infiltration Lens
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Relic Axe
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Prying Blade
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Brass Knuckles
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Bonesplitter
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Leather Armor
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Boots of Speed
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hyena Umbra
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Tavern Brawler
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Sticky Fingers
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Mantle
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Insignia
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Guild Artisan
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Squee's Embrace
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Citadel Siege
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Steel
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Akki War Paint
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Pain for All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Together Forever
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
War Squeak
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Senseless Rage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Madcap Skills
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Pacifism
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Battle
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sparring Regimen
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Kithkin Armor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dog Umbra
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Basri Ket
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Grange
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Boros Locket
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-28%synergy
Opal Palace
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-27%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-33%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Campus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-28%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy