App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Patron of the Orochi
Price tag $10.50

Legendary CreatureSpirit

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2019 Current Rank
#1712 Last Week
#1868 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.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+8% Synergy $1.55
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+4% Synergy $0.60
Glorious Decay Glorious Decay
+4% Synergy $0.05
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+3% Synergy $0.22
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+1% Synergy $8.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+60% Synergy $2.24
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+57% Synergy $0.20
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+55% Synergy $2.59
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+55% Synergy $0.54
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+52% Synergy $6.69
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+51% Synergy $0.36
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+50% Synergy $5.40
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+49% Synergy $1.20
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+47% Synergy $5.01
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+45% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+45% Synergy $0.41
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $5.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.56
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.13
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.47
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.64

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+21% Synergy $12.97
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $1374.41
Natural Order Natural Order
-5% Synergy $36.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.49
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-11% Synergy $3.42

Creatures

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

Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+44% Synergy $0.42
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+42% Synergy $4.70
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+41% Synergy $0.29
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+38% Synergy $4.11
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+38% Synergy $0.08
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+35% Synergy $0.93
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+33% Synergy $0.09
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+33% Synergy $0.40
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+32% Synergy $0.36
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
+31% Synergy $0.23
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy $1.63
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+28% Synergy $0.35
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+27% Synergy $0.98
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+23% Synergy $0.83
Nemesis of Mortals Nemesis of Mortals
+22% Synergy $0.06
Orochi Eggwatcher Orochi Eggwatcher
+21% Synergy $0.20
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
+20% Synergy $0.47
Matsu-Tribe Sniper Matsu-Tribe Sniper
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+19% Synergy $0.23
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+19% Synergy $0.15
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+19% Synergy $3.74
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+18% Synergy $0.22
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.34
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+18% Synergy $0.18
Regal Force Regal Force
+16% Synergy $4.47
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+16% Synergy $0.13
Shisato, Whispering Hunter Shisato, Whispering Hunter
+16% Synergy $0.57
Sakura-Tribe Springcaller Sakura-Tribe Springcaller
+16% Synergy $0.18
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+15% Synergy $14.01
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+15% Synergy $0.27
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+15% Synergy $5.86
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+14% Synergy $0.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+13% Synergy $9.55
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+13% Synergy $29.39
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+13% Synergy $0.94
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+12% Synergy $0.23
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+11% Synergy $0.62
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+10% Synergy $3.78
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+8% Synergy $2.92
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+8% Synergy $0.97
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+8% Synergy $1.27
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+5% Synergy $2.23
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+4% Synergy $0.65
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+4% Synergy $20.20
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+2% Synergy $2.61
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $1.50
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.84
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-11% Synergy $2.06
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-16% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-18% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Cobra Trap Cobra Trap
+22% Synergy $0.25
Squall Line Squall Line
+13% Synergy $2.10
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+12% Synergy $1.50
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+12% Synergy $5.67
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+10% Synergy $0.79
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.18
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+7% Synergy $0.68
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+6% Synergy $5.45
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $7.70
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.95
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+5% Synergy $1.08
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.25
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $4.56
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $5.37
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $2.98
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $0.53
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+1% Synergy $0.96
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $3.95
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
0% Synergy $30.21
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
0% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $1.06
Harrow Harrow
-1% Synergy $0.33
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-1% Synergy $7.88
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-1% Synergy $8.03
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-1% Synergy $3.84
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-2% Synergy $0.27
Fog Fog
-3% Synergy $0.74
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.24
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-8% Synergy $4.27
Ram Through Ram Through
-16% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+32% Synergy $0.38
Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+31% Synergy $2.16
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+20% Synergy $2.61
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+17% Synergy $0.82
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $1.35
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+10% Synergy $3.67
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $5.00
Endless Swarm Endless Swarm
+8% Synergy $2.03
Rhonas's Last Stand Rhonas's Last Stand
+8% Synergy $0.14
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $47.73
Gelatinous Genesis Gelatinous Genesis
+7% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $3.02
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+6% Synergy $0.81
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+6% Synergy $20.06
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.46
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.28
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+5% Synergy $0.42
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.29
Time of Need Time of Need
+4% Synergy $4.31
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $2.42
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+2% Synergy $4.74
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+2% Synergy $0.46
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+2% Synergy $2.93
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.54
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.68
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+1% Synergy $13.51
Regrowth Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.47
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+1% Synergy $0.26
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $22.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.63
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
0% Synergy $30.68
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $5.39
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.33
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-4% Synergy $6.46
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+33% Synergy $0.80
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+21% Synergy $19.32
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $14.81
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+17% Synergy $2.08
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+13% Synergy $1.64
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+13% Synergy $11.50
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+13% Synergy $5.69
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.32
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+8% Synergy $3.35
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+7% Synergy $2.26
Tower of Fortunes Tower of Fortunes
+7% Synergy $0.30
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.85
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $5.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.79
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $62.03
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-2% Synergy $2.43

Enchantments

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

Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+33% Synergy $7.94
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+27% Synergy $4.09
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+26% Synergy $3.67
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+23% Synergy $0.89
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+21% Synergy $2.57
Well Rested Well Rested
+16% Synergy $2.61
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+15% Synergy $22.55
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+15% Synergy $2.88
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+12% Synergy $2.21
Asceticism Asceticism
+11% Synergy $6.62
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+10% Synergy $11.76
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $5.30
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+8% Synergy $3.41
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+7% Synergy $3.21
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $7.90
Centaur Glade Centaur Glade
+5% Synergy $0.19
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+4% Synergy $1.30
Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+3% Synergy $2.32
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+2% Synergy $1.70
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $5.92
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.39
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
0% Synergy $0.98
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $3.99
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.71
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
0% Synergy $1.19
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $13.03
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $7.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.62
Greater Good Greater Good
-4% Synergy $4.97
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-4% Synergy $1.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.49
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $32.17
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-6% Synergy $4.04
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $3.12
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-18% Synergy $0.38

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
+12% Synergy $4.57
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.69
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-1% Synergy $2.39
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-3% Synergy $1.51

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $2.74
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+6% Synergy $29.06
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.60
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+4% Synergy $0.42
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.56
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+2% Synergy $0.39
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+2% Synergy $0.32
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $2.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $25.10
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.54
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-3% Synergy $6.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $50.79
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-3% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $14.94
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-4% Synergy $16.20
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.11
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.87
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+14% Synergy $3.50
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $10.73
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $1.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.76
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.63
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $1.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-6% Synergy $0.68

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Patron of the Orochi.