EDH Optimizer
Orzhov commanders
Orzhov pairs black unconditional removal with white wipes and protection, and it is the best identity for sacrifice and life drain. Almost everything it does scales to all three opponents at once. Best cards for this identity.
Common archetypes among these commanders
The themes that show up most often in decks of this identity. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Lifegain · 68 Aristocrats · 56 Tokens · 53 +1/+1 Counters · 33 Reanimator · 32 Combo · 30 Sacrifice · 30 Lifedrain · 25 Aggro · 23 Blink · 21
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Frequently asked questions
How many orzhov commanders are there?
EDH Optimizer has a deck guide for 108 orzhov commanders: the legendary creatures (and the planeswalkers that allow it) in that color identity with enough real deck data. Each guide lists its highest-synergy cards, its known combos and three price tiers to build it.
Which archetypes are typical of a orzhov deck?
Among orzhov commanders, the most common archetypes are Lifegain, Aristocrats, Tokens, +1/+1 Counters. Each archetype has its own guide with the cards that push it hardest and the commanders that carry it best.
How do I pick a orzhov commander?
Decide how you want to win first (tokens, combo, commander damage, control…) and then pick the commander that pushes it hardest: every guide in this list shows its themes and combos. Not sure? The EDH Optimizer quiz (/en/test) recommends a commander in eight questions.