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Extus, Oriq Overlord
Price tag $0.51

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 33% Aristocrats 17% Sacrifice 6% Spellslinger 6% Burn 3% Aggro 3% Reanimator 2% Treasure 2% Combo 2% Card Draw 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#265 Current Rank
#225 Last Week
#346 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Extus, Oriq Overlord.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Extus, Oriq Overlord decks.

Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+28% Synergy $6.43
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+16% Synergy $0.80
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
+14% Synergy $0.25
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+5% Synergy $23.35
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $5.51

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Extus, Oriq Overlord's abilities and overall game plan.

Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+50% Synergy $10.69
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+45% Synergy $0.25
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+39% Synergy $0.32
Village Rites Village Rites
+38% Synergy $0.82
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+38% Synergy $0.47
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+37% Synergy $3.63
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+35% Synergy $1.65
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+33% Synergy $5.81
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+32% Synergy $0.67
Body Count Body Count
+32% Synergy $2.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Extus, Oriq Overlord decks.

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+31% Synergy $3.44
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+31% Synergy $0.24
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+26% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.36
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.57
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $5.71
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $2.36
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+2% Synergy $0.70
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $34.13
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $47.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $41.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $36.19
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $57.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Extus, Oriq Overlord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+28% Synergy $0.08
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+26% Synergy $2.33
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+26% Synergy $0.30
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+25% Synergy $1.21
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+23% Synergy $5.51
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+23% Synergy $0.36
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.99
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+21% Synergy $4.63
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+21% Synergy $0.13
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+20% Synergy $0.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+19% Synergy $39.15
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+19% Synergy $0.31
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+19% Synergy $0.26
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+17% Synergy $0.63
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+17% Synergy $0.25
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.34
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+16% Synergy $1.48
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+15% Synergy $17.08
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $4.88
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+14% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.31
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+13% Synergy $1.33
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+13% Synergy $17.05
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+13% Synergy $0.37
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+12% Synergy $2.76
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+12% Synergy $0.44
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+12% Synergy $0.36
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+11% Synergy $5.82
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $27.97
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.12
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.77
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+10% Synergy $0.21
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+9% Synergy $2.18
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+9% Synergy $0.23
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+8% Synergy $5.73
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $1.95
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+8% Synergy $18.49
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+8% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.79
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.57
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+7% Synergy $1.11
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $13.56
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+6% Synergy $29.81
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+5% Synergy $0.33
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+3% Synergy $2.55
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+2% Synergy $5.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $55.88
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
-3% Synergy $4.92
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
-4% Synergy $18.58
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
-6% Synergy $2.65

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Extus, Oriq Overlord safe.

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+28% Synergy $0.35
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+28% Synergy $6.16
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+28% Synergy $9.82
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+26% Synergy $17.28
Inkshield Inkshield
+21% Synergy $4.99
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+19% Synergy $0.21
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.81
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+15% Synergy $0.19
Reverberate Reverberate
+12% Synergy $3.60
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $2.89
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+10% Synergy $0.47
Despark Despark
+9% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.22
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.15
Frontline Rush Frontline Rush
+7% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $14.92
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $1.86
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.28
Twinferno Twinferno
+6% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $6.80
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.35
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+5% Synergy $17.70
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+5% Synergy $1.78
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+5% Synergy $0.12
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $3.59
Flashback Flashback
+4% Synergy $4.60
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.48
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+2% Synergy $1.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+2% Synergy $9.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.38
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $16.82
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $3.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $2.53
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.63
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-4% Synergy $0.36
Terminate Terminate
-4% Synergy $0.38
Mortify Mortify
-10% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $68.07
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-17% Synergy $3.55

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Extus, Oriq Overlord's game plan and control the board.

Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+20% Synergy $0.08
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+19% Synergy $2.71
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+19% Synergy $0.53
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+18% Synergy $0.23
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+15% Synergy $1.85
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+14% Synergy $0.95
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.35
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+13% Synergy $0.16
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $1.20
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+12% Synergy $1.93
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.33
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hop to It Hop to It
+11% Synergy $0.20
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+11% Synergy $0.24
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+9% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+9% Synergy $15.25
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+7% Synergy $0.30
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.29
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+7% Synergy $0.13
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+6% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+6% Synergy $1.01
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.33
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $25.35
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.22
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+5% Synergy $0.23
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $0.40
Skull Storm Skull Storm
+5% Synergy $0.85
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+5% Synergy $0.18
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+5% Synergy $9.10
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $16.12
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $7.06
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+3% Synergy $0.35
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.29
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.84
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $3.59
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $2.58
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $2.79
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.69
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.59
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.86
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.76
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.65
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $9.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.39
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-12% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.82
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $15.26
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+9% Synergy $12.38
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $54.75
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+5% Synergy $0.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Extus, Oriq Overlord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+30% Synergy $0.29
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+27% Synergy $2.22
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+25% Synergy $33.38
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+20% Synergy $0.39
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $57.62
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $0.33
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.48
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+13% Synergy $2.56
Double Vision Double Vision
+12% Synergy $0.56
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $5.00
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+11% Synergy $5.96
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+9% Synergy $1.08
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $11.45
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+7% Synergy $25.91
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+7% Synergy $4.89
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+5% Synergy $3.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.75
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $30.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $21.17
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $1.29
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $17.13
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $3.80
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.97
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
0% Synergy $0.73
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-2% Synergy $0.37
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-5% Synergy $7.85
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $3.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Extus, Oriq Overlord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+17% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $39.94
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+10% Synergy $7.48
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+9% Synergy $8.05
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+7% Synergy $0.47
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+6% Synergy $4.70
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+5% Synergy $4.61
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+22% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $23.58
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+10% Synergy $2.37
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $4.01
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.85
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+6% Synergy $2.40
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.71
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+6% Synergy $1.82
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.90
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $58.63
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $29.65
High Market High Market
+1% Synergy $0.49
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.53
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
-1% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.51
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-10% Synergy $0.51

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+13% Synergy $0.42
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+9% Synergy $2.32
Séance Board Séance Board
+9% Synergy $2.24
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+9% Synergy $1.79
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+7% Synergy $3.52
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $4.49
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+5% Synergy $0.47
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.39
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Extus, Oriq Overlord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.12
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.34
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+9% Synergy $20.34
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $9.12
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $14.11
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $30.19
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+7% Synergy $16.13
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+7% Synergy $1.04
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+7% Synergy $11.77
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.79
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.22
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $10.13
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $28.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $32.49
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+6% Synergy $7.52
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+6% Synergy $10.83
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $11.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $16.20
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $1.00
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $10.32
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.79
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+5% Synergy $5.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.35
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.16
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.26
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.28
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $341.24
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
0% Synergy $0.34
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
0% Synergy $0.36
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.36
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-7% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.28

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