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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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Anointed Procession
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Akroma's Will
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Inkshield
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%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
Bitterblossom
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Innocence
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Felidar Retreat
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Divine Visitation
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Field of the Dead
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%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
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Teysa Karlov
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ocelot Pride
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Grim Hireling
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Flumph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Grand Crescendo
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Despark
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Benevolent Offering
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Vanishing Verse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Mardu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%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
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Emeria's Call
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Martial Coup
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Offering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sram's Expertise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Season of the Burrow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Pest Control
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Halo Fountain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Wand of Orcus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tempting Contract
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%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
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crown of Doom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Grace
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Intangible Virtue
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Rabble Rousing
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Finale
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Charitable Levy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%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
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%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
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%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
Field of Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cactus Preserve
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Scrubland
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Emeria's Call
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy