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Patron of the Orochi
Price tag $13.46

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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

#1779 Current Rank
#1736 Last Week
#1723 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.

Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+4% Synergy $3.76
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+3% Synergy $4.96
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
0% Synergy $0.13
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $16.84
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-6% Synergy $12.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+59% Synergy $1.37
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+57% Synergy $0.22
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+56% Synergy $2.48
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+56% Synergy $0.60
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+51% Synergy $5.35
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+51% Synergy $0.40
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+50% Synergy $4.36
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+49% Synergy $1.52
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+48% Synergy $5.42
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+46% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+46% Synergy $0.31
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+46% Synergy $0.36
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+44% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+41% Synergy $9.07
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+15% Synergy $0.91
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.78
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.39
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.52
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% 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 $7.17
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
-1% Synergy $12.68
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $989.62
Natural Order Natural Order
-3% Synergy $17.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $22.92
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-11% Synergy $4.72

Creatures

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

Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+43% Synergy $3.91
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+40% Synergy $0.07
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+38% Synergy $3.30
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+35% Synergy $0.41
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+33% Synergy $0.09
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+32% Synergy $0.59
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $1.00
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
+31% Synergy $0.25
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy $0.61
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+26% Synergy $0.30
Nemesis of Mortals Nemesis of Mortals
+26% Synergy $0.05
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+23% Synergy $0.84
Orochi Eggwatcher Orochi Eggwatcher
+23% Synergy $0.20
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+22% Synergy $0.13
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+21% Synergy $0.24
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+21% Synergy $3.71
Matsu-Tribe Sniper Matsu-Tribe Sniper
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+20% Synergy $0.12
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
+19% Synergy $0.55
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+19% Synergy $0.94
Sakura-Tribe Springcaller Sakura-Tribe Springcaller
+19% Synergy $0.14
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+18% Synergy $0.03
Shisato, Whispering Hunter Shisato, Whispering Hunter
+18% Synergy $0.70
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+17% Synergy $0.08
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+16% Synergy $0.07
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+15% Synergy $2.19
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+15% Synergy $0.08
Regal Force Regal Force
+14% Synergy $3.41
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+13% Synergy $5.90
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+13% Synergy $2.00
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+13% Synergy $0.24
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+12% Synergy $0.22
Bamboo Grove Archer Bamboo Grove Archer
+12% Synergy $0.02
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+11% Synergy $24.44
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+11% Synergy $0.14
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+10% Synergy $3.82
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $2.75
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+8% Synergy $1.28
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+7% Synergy $1.29
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+7% Synergy $1.29
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+5% Synergy $4.22
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+2% Synergy $0.39
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+2% Synergy $11.34
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-1% Synergy $6.37
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $1.67
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.02
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-11% Synergy $0.14
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-13% Synergy $0.93
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-18% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-21% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Cobra Trap Cobra Trap
+23% Synergy $0.23
Squall Line Squall Line
+14% Synergy $2.07
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+12% Synergy $4.08
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+12% Synergy $5.80
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+9% Synergy $0.88
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.07
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.63
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+5% Synergy $1.06
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $5.33
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $2.67
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $1.09
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+2% Synergy $0.66
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $0.96
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+1% Synergy $3.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $1.32
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
0% Synergy $0.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $9.74
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.40
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-1% Synergy $21.74
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.31
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-2% Synergy $5.97
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-2% Synergy $4.76
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $2.14
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.98
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.17
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.10
Fog Fog
-6% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-10% Synergy $2.40
Ram Through Ram Through
-17% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

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

Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+34% Synergy $1.68
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+28% Synergy $0.30
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+20% Synergy $1.41
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+19% Synergy $0.88
Three Visits Three Visits
+13% Synergy $5.88
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.79
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+10% Synergy $2.05
Rhonas's Last Stand Rhonas's Last Stand
+9% Synergy $0.16
Endless Swarm Endless Swarm
+9% Synergy $1.39
Gelatinous Genesis Gelatinous Genesis
+8% Synergy $0.36
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+7% Synergy $0.75
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+7% Synergy $0.37
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+6% Synergy $16.41
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $21.26
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.20
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.35
Time of Need Time of Need
+4% Synergy $2.57
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $1.41
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+3% Synergy $2.61
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $1.55
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+2% Synergy $4.06
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.28
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+2% Synergy $1.24
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.51
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+1% Synergy $13.48
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+1% Synergy $0.80
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.37
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $17.86
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.04
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.18
Regrowth Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.44
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-2% Synergy $16.84
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-5% Synergy $2.91
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+34% Synergy $0.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.54
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+22% Synergy $6.76
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $11.96
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+18% Synergy $3.44
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+15% Synergy $4.08
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+12% Synergy $4.64
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+11% Synergy $1.81
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+9% Synergy $2.08
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+9% Synergy $2.00
Tower of Fortunes Tower of Fortunes
+8% Synergy $0.23
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+7% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.32
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $3.79
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+5% Synergy $1.55
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+4% Synergy $0.95
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.34
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+1% Synergy $3.15
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.86
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-4% Synergy $1.81

Enchantments

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

Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+34% Synergy $9.38
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+25% Synergy $3.40
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+25% Synergy $0.91
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+20% Synergy $2.60
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+20% Synergy $3.28
Well Rested Well Rested
+17% Synergy $1.78
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+17% Synergy $1.00
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+14% Synergy $19.91
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+12% Synergy $2.26
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+10% Synergy $2.61
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+8% Synergy $3.04
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+7% Synergy $3.87
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+7% Synergy $0.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $11.27
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.24
Centaur Glade Centaur Glade
+6% Synergy $0.22
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $5.13
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.46
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $4.50
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
0% Synergy $0.79
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.27
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $4.52
Abundance Abundance
-1% Synergy $1.18
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $0.98
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.92
Lignify Lignify
-2% Synergy $1.48
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-3% Synergy $10.63
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-3% Synergy $1.17
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $27.73
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $29.26
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $3.04
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-5% Synergy $0.88
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-7% Synergy $2.60
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-10% Synergy $2.54
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-20% Synergy $0.55

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 $0.78
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+7% Synergy $2.24
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-2% Synergy $1.68
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-4% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.25
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+7% Synergy $17.05
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.90
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.81
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+6% Synergy $0.40
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+4% Synergy $0.28
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+3% Synergy $1.61
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+2% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $35.87
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.50
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $20.05
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $8.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $30.14
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.77
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-6% Synergy $4.43
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+24% Synergy $3.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+15% Synergy $4.21
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $8.02
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.04
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.33
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $0.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $1.67
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.86

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