Zenos yae Galvus (Commander) - Optimized

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Ezra Sassaman
Jun 26, 2025
Building an Estinien Varlineau Commander Deck
Ezra's taking us on another tour of the new Final Fantasy cards, this time highlighting a Dragon deck in an odd color combination: Orzhov.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Summon: Primal Odin
75%inclusion74 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Vorpal Sword
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
59%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
54%synergy
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
50%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
69%inclusion68 decks99 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Massacre Wurm
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion90 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Defile
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
35%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Dread Presence
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Dark Confidant
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Girl
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Tree of Perdition
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Vincent Valentine
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Plaguecrafter
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Hireling
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Ophiomancer
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Filth
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Snuff Out
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Overkill
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
37%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Go for the Throat
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Strike
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Dismember
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Consuming Corruption
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Hatred
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Tragic Slip
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Undying Malice
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
V.A.T.S.
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fell
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Essence Harvest
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Do or Die
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Pact Weapon
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Nightmare Lash
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Lashwrithe
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Magitek Scythe
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Strata Scythe
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Grievous Wound
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Phyresis
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
23%synergy
No Mercy
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Wound Reflection
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Sorin Markov
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
20%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion95 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy