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Patron of the Orochi
Price tag $11.78

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1749 Current Rank
#1725 Last Week
#1733 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Patron of the Orochi.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Patron of the Orochi decks.

Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+24% Synergy $31.37
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+4% Synergy $15.00
Terrific Team-Up Terrific Team-Up
+1% Synergy $0.08
Web of Life and Destiny Web of Life and Destiny
0% Synergy $2.95

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Patron of the Orochi's abilities and overall game plan.

Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+57% Synergy $1.66
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+56% Synergy $0.22
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+56% Synergy $2.69
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+56% Synergy $0.36
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+51% Synergy $7.47
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+51% Synergy $0.40
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+50% Synergy $3.97
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+49% Synergy $1.23
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+48% Synergy $5.37
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+46% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Patron of the Orochi decks.

Skullwinder Skullwinder
+45% Synergy $0.11
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+45% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+40% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.32
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.90
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.90
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.62
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+23% Synergy $8.50
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $993.06
Natural Order Natural Order
-4% Synergy $18.45
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-10% Synergy $5.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Patron of the Orochi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+43% Synergy $4.49
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+42% Synergy $0.23
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+39% Synergy $0.06
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+37% Synergy $3.02
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+33% Synergy $0.06
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+33% Synergy $0.40
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+32% Synergy $0.67
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
+31% Synergy $0.25
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+30% Synergy $0.99
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+27% Synergy $0.50
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+26% Synergy $0.24
Nemesis of Mortals Nemesis of Mortals
+25% Synergy $0.07
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+23% Synergy $0.81
Orochi Eggwatcher Orochi Eggwatcher
+23% Synergy $0.21
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+21% Synergy $0.88
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+21% Synergy $0.10
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+21% Synergy $3.46
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+20% Synergy $0.19
Matsu-Tribe Sniper Matsu-Tribe Sniper
+20% Synergy $0.14
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+19% Synergy $0.12
Sakura-Tribe Springcaller Sakura-Tribe Springcaller
+19% Synergy $0.12
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
+18% Synergy $0.57
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+17% Synergy $0.05
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+17% Synergy $0.05
Shisato, Whispering Hunter Shisato, Whispering Hunter
+17% Synergy $0.70
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+16% Synergy $0.06
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+15% Synergy $0.07
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+15% Synergy $4.05
Regal Force Regal Force
+14% Synergy $3.39
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+13% Synergy $1.62
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+13% Synergy $0.23
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+12% Synergy $5.61
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+12% Synergy $0.24
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+11% Synergy $23.10
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+11% Synergy $0.10
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+10% Synergy $2.99
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+10% Synergy $3.62
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+8% Synergy $1.04
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+7% Synergy $1.47
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+7% Synergy $0.95
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+4% Synergy $3.94
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+3% Synergy $12.04
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+2% Synergy $0.36
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
0% Synergy $5.90
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy $1.95
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.03
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-11% Synergy $0.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-12% Synergy $1.16
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-18% Synergy $0.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-21% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Patron of the Orochi safe.

Cobra Trap Cobra Trap
+23% Synergy $0.30
Squall Line Squall Line
+14% Synergy $1.98
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+12% Synergy $4.06
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+11% Synergy $5.35
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+9% Synergy $0.80
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.10
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.54
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+7% Synergy $0.42
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+5% Synergy $1.06
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $5.43
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $3.25
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+2% Synergy $0.43
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $1.32
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $0.90
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+1% Synergy $0.13
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+1% Synergy $3.10
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $2.43
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $1.21
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
0% Synergy $17.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $10.85
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-1% Synergy $6.36
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.28
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-2% Synergy $4.84
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $1.99
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.81
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.21
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.09
Fog Fog
-5% Synergy $0.40
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $2.51
Ram Through Ram Through
-16% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Patron of the Orochi's game plan and control the board.

Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+33% Synergy $1.62
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+30% Synergy $0.25
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+19% Synergy $1.53
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+18% Synergy $0.83
Three Visits Three Visits
+11% Synergy $5.83
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.72
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+10% Synergy $2.25
Endless Swarm Endless Swarm
+9% Synergy $1.42
Rhonas's Last Stand Rhonas's Last Stand
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+7% Synergy $0.62
Gelatinous Genesis Gelatinous Genesis
+7% Synergy $0.35
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+6% Synergy $0.35
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $24.29
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+5% Synergy $15.90
Hurricane Hurricane
+5% Synergy $0.36
Time of Need Time of Need
+5% Synergy $2.83
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.52
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.46
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $1.59
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+2% Synergy $4.47
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.19
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+2% Synergy $1.10
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.33
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.53
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+1% Synergy $13.30
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $1.97
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+1% Synergy $0.71
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.32
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $16.74
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.41
Regrowth Regrowth
0% Synergy $0.38
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $9.95
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-2% Synergy $16.89
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-5% Synergy $2.97
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+34% Synergy $0.76
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+22% Synergy $7.44
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $12.72
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+18% Synergy $3.44
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+14% Synergy $4.10
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+13% Synergy $4.96
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+10% Synergy $1.76
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+9% Synergy $2.06
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+8% Synergy $2.61
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+7% Synergy $0.20
Tower of Fortunes Tower of Fortunes
+7% Synergy $0.22
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.96
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+5% Synergy $1.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.22
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $2.96
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.53
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+1% Synergy $3.22
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $64.05
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-5% Synergy $1.94

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Patron of the Orochi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+33% Synergy $8.83
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+25% Synergy $3.43
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+24% Synergy $0.97
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+22% Synergy $3.06
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+20% Synergy $2.85
Well Rested Well Rested
+17% Synergy $1.46
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+16% Synergy $2.71
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+14% Synergy $18.52
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+11% Synergy $2.54
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+11% Synergy $2.68
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+8% Synergy $3.18
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.09
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+7% Synergy $3.83
Asceticism Asceticism
+7% Synergy $5.29
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+6% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.58
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $4.58
Centaur Glade Centaur Glade
+5% Synergy $0.23
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.28
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $4.22
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $4.12
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
0% Synergy $0.88
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.22
Abundance Abundance
-1% Synergy $1.15
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.03
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-2% Synergy $9.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.97
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-2% Synergy $4.27
Lignify Lignify
-2% Synergy $1.50
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-3% Synergy $1.47
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $25.43
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-4% Synergy $0.92
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $29.69
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $4.08
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-7% Synergy $2.83
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-10% Synergy $2.20
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-21% Synergy $0.97

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Patron of the Orochi to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.70
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+8% Synergy $2.47
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-2% Synergy $1.88
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-4% Synergy $1.56

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $2.16
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+7% Synergy $16.29
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $2.87
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $3.04
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+5% Synergy $0.31
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+3% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+2% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $39.21
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.39
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $18.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $7.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $32.58
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $1.09
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-4% Synergy $15.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.03
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-5% Synergy $4.56
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.47
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+14% Synergy $3.62
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $8.66
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Patron of the Orochi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.64
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.41
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $0.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy $1.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.65

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