Shadrix Silverquill (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inkshield
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Akroma's Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Felidar Retreat
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Innocence
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fain, the Broker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Firemane Commando
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Flumph
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Necropolis Regent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mer-Ek Nightblade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Study
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Mardu
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Moogles' Valor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Oblation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Unexplained Absence
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Crux of Fate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Damning Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Offering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Glory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Excavation Technique
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Legions to Ashes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pest Control
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Crown of Doom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Finale
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Together Forever
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Court of Grace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Rabble Rousing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Pit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Basri Ket
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Cactus Preserve
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Silent Clearing
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy