Zenos yae Galvus (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Vorpal Sword
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Mithril Coat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Dark Confidant
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Defile
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Crypt Ghast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Massacre Girl
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Massacre Wurm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Carrion Feeder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Forsaken Miner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Tree of Perdition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Specter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plague Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Chittering Witch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Kaervek, the Spiteful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Ichor Rats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Anima
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ahriman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Darkness
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Consuming Corruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Strike
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Tragic Slip
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Overkill
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Force of Despair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Affliction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Disfigure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Bubbling Muck
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bone Shards
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Crippling Fear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Risky Research
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Nightmare Lash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Magitek Scythe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ninja's Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Painful Quandary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Thran Vigil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Contamination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Warlock Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Thirst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pestilence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tortured Existence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Coffers
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Winding Canyons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Urborg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy