Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef (Commander)

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 15, 2025
Five Commander Ideas To Build in Azorius and Still Have Fun
Can Arnaud find some unique builds that go against the typical Azorius patterns for Commander? Check this Branching Out to see for yourself.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Chomping Changeling
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Wistfulness
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Omni-Changeling
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chasm Skulker
57%inclusion418 decks730 decks
51%synergy
Omen Hawker
45%inclusion332 decks730 decks
44%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion342 decks730 decks
41%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
41%inclusion302 decks730 decks
41%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
41%inclusion297 decks730 decks
39%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
46%inclusion333 decks730 decks
39%synergy
Cankerbloom
39%inclusion288 decks730 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion293 decks730 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
41%inclusion298 decks730 decks
36%synergy
Master Biomancer
40%inclusion295 decks730 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion355 decks730 decks
22%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
48%inclusion347 decks730 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion344 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion336 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Kiora's Follower
45%inclusion332 decks730 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
45%inclusion332 decks730 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion306 decks730 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
41%inclusion299 decks730 decks
14%synergy
Incubation Druid
41%inclusion297 decks730 decks
33%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion290 decks730 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
28%inclusion204 decks730 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion117 decks730 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion95 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion85 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion77 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion77 decks730 decks
-10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.3%inclusion68 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
8.2%inclusion60 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion56 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion51 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion264 decks730 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
34%inclusion246 decks730 decks
27%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
33%inclusion242 decks730 decks
27%synergy
Radagast the Brown
32%inclusion231 decks730 decks
30%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
32%inclusion231 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
30%inclusion221 decks730 decks
25%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion218 decks730 decks
25%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
30%inclusion192 decks647 decks
24%synergy
Loyal Guardian
28%inclusion207 decks730 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
28%inclusion206 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion195 decks730 decks
16%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
26%inclusion178 decks675 decks
23%synergy
Inga and Esika
26%inclusion188 decks730 decks
23%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion182 decks730 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion179 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
24%inclusion174 decks730 decks
17%synergy
Evolution Sage
24%inclusion174 decks730 decks
14%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
23%inclusion168 decks730 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
23%inclusion166 decks730 decks
21%synergy
Coiling Oracle
23%inclusion165 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion150 decks675 decks
16%synergy
Beast Whisperer
22%inclusion162 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
22%inclusion161 decks730 decks
21%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
22%inclusion160 decks730 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion159 decks730 decks
17%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
21%inclusion154 decks730 decks
14%synergy
Skatewing Spy
21%inclusion154 decks730 decks
20%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
21%inclusion152 decks730 decks
20%synergy
Tender Wildguide
20%inclusion133 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
20%inclusion143 decks730 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion117 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
19%inclusion138 decks730 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion137 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Fathom Mage
18%inclusion132 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Silverback Elder
18%inclusion128 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
17%inclusion123 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Witness
17%inclusion113 decks681 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion121 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Frilled Mystic
16%inclusion119 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Topiary Stomper
16%inclusion118 decks730 decks
14%synergy
Sharktocrab
16%inclusion118 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion117 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion116 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion112 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Diligent Zookeeper
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
15%inclusion106 decks730 decks
12%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
14%inclusion101 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
13%inclusion98 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Elusive Otter
13%inclusion93 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
13%inclusion93 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion224 decks730 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion219 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion215 decks730 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion206 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion196 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion181 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion147 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion123 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion113 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion99 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion83 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
11%inclusion83 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion72 decks681 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Charm
11%inclusion77 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion75 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.3%inclusion68 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
9.0%inclusion66 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion64 decks730 decks
-7%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.1%inclusion59 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion57 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
7.8%inclusion57 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.0%inclusion51 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.0%inclusion51 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.0%inclusion51 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Vitalize
6.8%inclusion50 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
6.4%inclusion47 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.0%inclusion44 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion44 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.8%inclusion42 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Command
5.8%inclusion42 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Voidslime
5.8%inclusion42 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.8%inclusion42 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.7%inclusion39 decks681 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.6%inclusion41 decks730 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion41 decks730 decks
-9%synergy
Dispel
5.2%inclusion38 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.1%inclusion37 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
39%inclusion283 decks730 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion225 decks730 decks
-10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
28%inclusion208 decks730 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion207 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion185 decks730 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion131 decks730 decks
-5%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion108 decks730 decks
-11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
12%inclusion86 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion82 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion82 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion73 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Explore
9.2%inclusion67 decks730 decks
-11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.6%inclusion63 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Neoform
7.3%inclusion53 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Thirsting Roots
6.3%inclusion46 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.9%inclusion43 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.9%inclusion43 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Oversimplify
5.5%inclusion40 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.2%inclusion38 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion238 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion193 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion139 decks730 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion89 decks730 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion88 decks730 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion48 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
10%inclusion70 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.0%inclusion66 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.2%inclusion60 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Monster Manual
7.8%inclusion57 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.5%inclusion55 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Proft's Eidetic Memory
35%inclusion256 decks730 decks
33%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
32%inclusion233 decks730 decks
19%synergy
Branching Evolution
24%inclusion176 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion144 decks730 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion119 decks648 decks
13%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
16%inclusion117 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
16%inclusion114 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion99 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion97 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Long List of the Ents
12%inclusion86 decks730 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion76 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
10%inclusion75 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion74 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.0%inclusion66 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion63 decks730 decks
-6%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.3%inclusion54 decks647 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.7%inclusion56 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.3%inclusion53 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Instill Energy
6.6%inclusion48 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.8%inclusion42 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion93 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
12%inclusion86 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion510 decks730 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion192 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion155 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion138 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion121 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion120 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion118 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion106 decks730 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion105 decks730 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion89 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion85 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion82 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion80 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.9%inclusion58 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.6%inclusion26 decks341 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.4%inclusion47 decks730 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
5.9%inclusion43 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.1%inclusion37 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion37 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion559 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion421 decks730 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion372 decks730 decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion231 decks730 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion138 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion132 decks730 decks
-14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.5%inclusion55 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion45 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion43 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion711 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion709 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion619 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion443 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
55%inclusion399 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion332 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion328 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion320 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion315 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
41%inclusion300 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
39%inclusion283 decks730 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
37%inclusion273 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion240 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion196 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
25%inclusion185 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion167 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion150 decks675 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion150 decks730 decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion99 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion138 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
18%inclusion131 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion115 decks730 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion105 decks730 decks
-5%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion95 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion93 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion92 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion86 decks730 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion72 decks681 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion73 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.5%inclusion69 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.8%inclusion64 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion62 decks730 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.5%inclusion62 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.2%inclusion60 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion58 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion54 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.6%inclusion48 decks730 decks
-11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.6%inclusion48 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion47 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.4%inclusion47 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion42 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.6%inclusion41 decks730 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
5.6%inclusion41 decks730 decks
0%synergy