Shadrix Silverquill (Commander) - Optimized Stax

Background image for Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Breena, the Demagogue
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sun Titan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Archon of Emeria
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mister Negative
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archon of Absolution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Alms Collector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hushbringer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Ashen Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Champions of Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Windborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Blazing Archon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chancellor of the Annex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Gatekeeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Massacre Wurm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ocelot Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Vanishing Verse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mana Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Despark
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Fracture
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Condemn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Farewell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Damn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Revival // Revenge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Council's Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Day of Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wedding Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Strionic Resonator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Blind Obedience
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Aura of Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Rest in Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Illness in the Ranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sphere of Safety
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Karmic Justice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Necrodominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Virulent Plague
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Painful Quandary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pestilence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Maze of Ith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Ghost Quarter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nephalia Academy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tectonic Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Volatile Fault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy