Shadrix Silverquill (Commander) - Expensive Control

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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Tataru Taru
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Innocence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of Caelus Nin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hushbringer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Windborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Drana and Linvala
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Author of Shadows
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bishop of Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Strict Proctor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Emeria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Solitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Final Showdown
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thraben Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Pull from Eternity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Unexplained Absence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
To Arms!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Secure the Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utter End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Farewell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Martial Coup
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blood on the Snow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dead of Winter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Graceful Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Storm of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cataclysm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whip of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Gift of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Divine Visitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Out of Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
March of the Canonized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Oubliette
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Homeward Path
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Shambling Vent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Mistveil Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Witch Enchanter
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Fell the Profane
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
79%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-31%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Cave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy