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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breena, the Demagogue
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Inkshield
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Damn
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Fracture
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Shaile, Dean of Radiance
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Keen Duelist
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Windborn Muse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Fain, the Broker
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Necropolis Regent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Squire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Magister of Worth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Innocence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Emperor of Bones
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Abzan Falconer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Tactician
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Corpse Knight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Despark
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Batwing Brume
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Mardu
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Offering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Perch Protection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Semester's End
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Secret Rendezvous
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Incarnation Technique
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Damning Verdict
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Council's Judgment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Martial Coup
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Offering
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Make an Example
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Drown in Ichor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Tempting Contract
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Coercive Portal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Poet's Quill
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Together Forever
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Noble Heritage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Citadel Siege
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Intangible Virtue
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Soul Snare
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Announcement
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Genesis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Martial Impetus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Pestilence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Finale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Archway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Silverquill Campus
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Study Hall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy