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Patron of the Orochi
Price tag $11.04

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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

#1845 Current Rank
#1690 Last Week
#1751 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.

Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+6% Synergy $3.45
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+2% Synergy $14.99
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+1% Synergy $46.93
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+1% Synergy $24.61
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
-4% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+57% Synergy $0.21
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+57% Synergy $1.87
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+56% Synergy $2.48
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+56% Synergy $0.36
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+52% Synergy $6.79
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+51% Synergy $0.23
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+50% Synergy $5.31
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+49% Synergy $1.23
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+48% Synergy $5.03
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+46% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Skullwinder Skullwinder
+46% Synergy $0.11
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+45% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+39% Synergy $5.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.86
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $1.11
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.79
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+23% Synergy $5.93
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $1009.05
Natural Order Natural Order
-4% Synergy $19.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $19.80
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-11% Synergy $2.69

Creatures

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

Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+43% Synergy $0.17
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+43% Synergy $4.23
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+40% Synergy $0.10
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+39% Synergy $3.09
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+34% Synergy $0.62
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+33% Synergy $0.06
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+33% Synergy $0.42
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $1.72
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
+31% Synergy $0.24
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+27% Synergy $0.61
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+26% Synergy $0.26
Nemesis of Mortals Nemesis of Mortals
+25% Synergy $0.04
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+23% Synergy $0.81
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+22% Synergy $0.60
Orochi Eggwatcher Orochi Eggwatcher
+22% Synergy $0.23
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+21% Synergy $0.13
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+20% Synergy $3.36
Matsu-Tribe Sniper Matsu-Tribe Sniper
+20% Synergy $0.14
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+20% Synergy $0.24
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+19% Synergy $0.14
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
+18% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Springcaller Sakura-Tribe Springcaller
+18% Synergy $0.14
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+18% Synergy $0.07
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+17% Synergy $0.07
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+16% Synergy $0.06
Shisato, Whispering Hunter Shisato, Whispering Hunter
+16% Synergy $0.66
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+15% Synergy $0.09
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+15% Synergy $6.98
Regal Force Regal Force
+14% Synergy $3.17
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+13% Synergy $5.17
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+13% Synergy $22.50
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+13% Synergy $1.54
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+13% Synergy $0.21
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+12% Synergy $0.21
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+11% Synergy $4.20
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+11% Synergy $0.10
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+10% Synergy $3.88
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.52
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+8% Synergy $0.90
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+7% Synergy $1.00
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+5% Synergy $3.32
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+3% Synergy $0.40
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+3% Synergy $12.26
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
0% Synergy $5.89
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $2.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.18
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-11% Synergy $0.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-12% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-18% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-21% Synergy $0.19

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 $2.00
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+13% Synergy $3.78
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+11% Synergy $5.58
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+10% Synergy $0.86
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.47
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.57
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+5% Synergy $1.06
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.51
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $4.80
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.19
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $1.21
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $0.87
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+1% Synergy $1.28
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+1% Synergy $2.76
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+1% Synergy $2.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $9.77
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $2.94
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
0% Synergy $18.27
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-1% Synergy $6.26
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.19
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-2% Synergy $4.72
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $2.24
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.73
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fog Fog
-4% Synergy $0.42
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $2.85
Ram Through Ram Through
-16% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

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

Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+32% Synergy $1.10
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+31% Synergy $0.26
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+20% Synergy $1.67
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+18% Synergy $0.65
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $7.37
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.87
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+10% Synergy $2.23
Endless Swarm Endless Swarm
+9% Synergy $1.57
Rhonas's Last Stand Rhonas's Last Stand
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gelatinous Genesis Gelatinous Genesis
+7% Synergy $0.36
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+6% Synergy $0.54
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+6% Synergy $0.35
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $31.42
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+5% Synergy $16.86
Hurricane Hurricane
+5% Synergy $0.42
Time of Need Time of Need
+5% Synergy $3.07
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.86
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.12
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.17
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $2.77
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $10.10
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+2% Synergy $4.30
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.18
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+2% Synergy $0.93
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $4.27
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+1% Synergy $1.03
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.25
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $15.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.27
Regrowth Regrowth
0% Synergy $0.42
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-1% Synergy $18.41
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.34
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-4% Synergy $3.04
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+34% Synergy $0.79
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+22% Synergy $10.35
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $13.84
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+17% Synergy $3.36
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+14% Synergy $4.33
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+12% Synergy $5.48
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+11% Synergy $1.74
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+9% Synergy $1.93
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+8% Synergy $0.22
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+8% Synergy $3.18
Tower of Fortunes Tower of Fortunes
+7% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.38
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.32
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+5% Synergy $1.58
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $3.52
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.37
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+1% Synergy $3.55
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $60.26
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-4% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+33% Synergy $8.23
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+27% Synergy $3.58
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+24% Synergy $2.60
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+23% Synergy $0.88
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+21% Synergy $2.67
Well Rested Well Rested
+17% Synergy $1.27
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+16% Synergy $2.77
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+14% Synergy $20.34
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+12% Synergy $2.24
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+10% Synergy $2.65
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+8% Synergy $10.80
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $3.34
Asceticism Asceticism
+8% Synergy $5.07
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+8% Synergy $2.89
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+6% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.97
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $4.68
Centaur Glade Centaur Glade
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $4.48
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.26
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $3.82
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
0% Synergy $1.21
Abundance Abundance
-1% Synergy $1.46
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.05
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-2% Synergy $9.86
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.00
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-2% Synergy $3.54
Lignify Lignify
-2% Synergy $1.53
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-3% Synergy $1.18
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $21.39
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-4% Synergy $1.09
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $27.23
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $3.89
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-7% Synergy $1.26
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-10% Synergy $2.32
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-20% Synergy $0.62

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+10% Synergy $3.02
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.67
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-1% Synergy $1.63
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-3% Synergy $1.75

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $2.53
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $3.71
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+7% Synergy $18.07
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $4.85
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+4% Synergy $0.38
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+3% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $37.97
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.45
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $20.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $32.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.17
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-3% Synergy $3.52
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-4% Synergy $4.82
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-4% Synergy $13.75
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $6.78
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+24% Synergy $3.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+14% Synergy $3.48
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $9.68
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $5.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.27

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.19
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.69
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.27
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $0.07
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $2.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.15
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.89

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