Willowdusk, Essence Seer (Commander) - Expensive Self-Damage

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Arnaud Gompertz
Mar 4, 2026
Can You Make Three More Magical Brews? Abzanlutely!
Looking to brew an Abzan Commander deck that's a little on the weird and wacky side? Then take a look at this edition of Branching Out.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Puca's Covenant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Gyre Sage
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Sylvan Library
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
60%synergy
The Ozolith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Culling Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Necropotence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Ad Nauseam
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Ouroboroid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Banehound
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Vault Skirge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Blood Celebrant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Devoted Druid
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Doom Whisperer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Marwyn, the Nurturer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ghastly Gloomhunter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Witch of the Moors
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Viridian Joiner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Prowler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Fleshgorger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bloodtracker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Assistant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Momentous Fall
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Noxious Revival
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Autumn's Veil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Abrupt Decay
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vendetta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Spite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mutant's Prey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windswift Slice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hatred
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invigorating Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Predator's Rapport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Sheltering Word
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summoner's Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Devour in Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necrologia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Suffer the Past
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Essence Harvest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Essence Pulse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Healing Technique
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Severed Strands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Time of Need
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doomsday
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Revival Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Brew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Life's Legacy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contest of Claws
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Staff of Domination
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Soul Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Greed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Greater Good
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Birthing Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Link
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lignify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Soul Channeling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Song of the Dryads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instill Energy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Asceticism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blight Mound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Valley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sapseep Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
City of Brass
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Underground Mortuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Wastewood Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Deathcap Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malady
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Tainted Wood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy