Shadrix Silverquill (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Inkshield
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Retreat
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Bitterblossom
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Innocence
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Teysa Karlov
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Windborn Muse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Selfless Squire
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ocelot Pride
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Fain, the Broker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Batwing Brume
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Perch Protection
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Offering
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Grand Crescendo
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Vanishing Verse
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Stinging Study
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Stunning Reversal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Unexplained Absence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Emeria's Call
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Council's Judgment
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Crux of Fate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Damning Verdict
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Excavation Technique
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Offering
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Season of the Burrow
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Wedding Ring
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Requiem Monolith
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Orcus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Expedition Map
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thrumming Hivepool
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Grace
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Divine Visitation
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Tenuous Truce
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Together Forever
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Finale
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Noble Heritage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Emeria's Call
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy