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
Super Shredder
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Summon: Primal Odin
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
68%synergy
Vorpal Sword
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
57%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Mithril Coat
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
50%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
69%inclusion72 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Defile
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
30%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Dread Presence
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Girl
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Vincent Valentine
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Hireling
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Filth
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Barrowgoyf
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Infernal Grasp
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Overkill
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Go for the Throat
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Strike
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Dismember
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Hatred
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Tragic Slip
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Corruption
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Cut Down
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
V.A.T.S.
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Bubbling Muck
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Fell
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Harvest
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Crux of Fate
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Do or Die
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Nightmare Lash
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Pact Weapon
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Lashwrithe
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Magitek Scythe
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Strata Scythe
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Grievous Wound
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Phyresis
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
No Mercy
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Oubliette
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
22%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Caged Sun
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy