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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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The Sentry, Golden Guardian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
86%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
71%synergy
Inkshield
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Despark
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Fracture
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Windborn Muse
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Keen Duelist
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Fain, the Broker
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Selfless Squire
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Firemane Commando
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Magister of Worth
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Necropolis Regent
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Teysa Karlov
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-20%synergy
Claim Jumper
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Custodi Squire
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mister Negative
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Ballot Broker
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Bold Plagiarist
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Brago's Representative
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Grudge Keeper
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Innocence
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Your Temple Is Under Attack
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Vanishing Verse
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Dawn's Truce
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Benevolent Offering
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Stinging Study
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Batwing Brume
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Oblation
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Mardu
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Comeuppance
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Gang Up
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Perch Protection
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Council's Judgment
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Cut a Deal
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Offering
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Capital Punishment
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Excavation Technique
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Regna's Sanction
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Damning Verdict
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Glory
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Jailbreak
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Command
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Make an Example
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Play of the Game
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tempting Contract
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Wedding Ring
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Coercive Portal
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Grace
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Tenuous Truce
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Felidar Retreat
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Noble Heritage
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Finale
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Debtors' Knell
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Intangible Virtue
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Parker Luck
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Vitality
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Martial Impetus
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Throne of the High City
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
75%inclusion49 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Victory Chimes
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion49 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Silverquill Campus
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Study Hall
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy