Shadrix Silverquill (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
United Front
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Akroma's Will
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Inkshield
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Anointed Procession
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Bitterblossom
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Innocence
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Felidar Retreat
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Field of the Dead
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Tataru Taru
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Ocelot Pride
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Teysa Karlov
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Firemane Commando
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Flumph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Grand Crescendo
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Despark
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Will of the Mardu
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Offering
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hatred
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Szat's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Perch Protection
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Emeria's Call
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Council's Judgment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Martial Coup
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sram's Expertise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Season of the Burrow
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Pest Control
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Halo Fountain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Wedding Ring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Orcus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tempting Contract
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crown of Doom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Divine Visitation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Court of Grace
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Intangible Virtue
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Finale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Charitable Levy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Basri Ket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Cactus Preserve
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Vault of Champions
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Scrubland
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Emeria's Call
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy