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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Oft-Nabbed Goat
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Summon: Primal Odin
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
69%synergy
Vorpal Sword
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
57%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
55%synergy
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
51%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion70 decks105 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion75 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Massacre Wurm
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion92 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion90 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Defile
71%inclusion75 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion67 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
35%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion61 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Dread Presence
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Dark Confidant
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Girl
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Tree of Perdition
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Vincent Valentine
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-12%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Grim Hireling
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-10%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Ophiomancer
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Filth
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Infernal Grasp
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Overkill
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Go for the Throat
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Strike
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Dismember
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Darkness
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Hatred
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Consuming Corruption
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-14%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Cut Down
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
V.A.T.S.
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Bubbling Muck
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Fell
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Essence Harvest
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Crux of Fate
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-18%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Do or Die
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Embrace
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Nightmare Lash
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Pact Weapon
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Lashwrithe
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Magitek Scythe
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Strata Scythe
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Phyresis
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
24%synergy
No Mercy
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Sorin Markov
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
82%inclusion86 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion69 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
21%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion103 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Caged Sun
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion97 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy