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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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Breena, the Demagogue
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
85%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
81%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
78%synergy
Inkshield
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
69%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Ghostly Prison
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Windborn Muse
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Keen Duelist
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Council's Judgment
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Despark
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Fain, the Broker
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Squire
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Firemane Commando
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Archon of Absolution
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Magister of Worth
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Necropolis Regent
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Bold Plagiarist
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Coronation
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Archon
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-25%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Generous Pup
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Teysa Karlov
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Author of Shadows
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Utter End
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Offering
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Vanishing Verse
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Batwing Brume
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Perch Protection
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Oblation
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Comeuppance
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blot Out the Sky
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Cut a Deal
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Offering
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Silverquill Command
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Excavation Technique
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Make an Example
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Regna's Sanction
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Jailbreak
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Glory
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Devastating Mastery
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Tempting Contract
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Crown of Doom
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Coercive Portal
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Court of Grace
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Noble Heritage
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Tenuous Truce
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Retreat
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Torment
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Citadel Siege
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Finale
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Duty
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Debtors' Knell
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Martial Impetus
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Soul Snare
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Court of Locthwain
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of the High City
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Victory Chimes
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Study Hall
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Scrubland
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy