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Patron of the Orochi
Price tag $9.86

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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

#1959 Current Rank
#2475 Last Week
#1872 Past 2 Years

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.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
+6% Synergy $11.66
Glorious Decay Glorious Decay
+3% Synergy $0.17
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+0% Synergy $3.99
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
-1% Synergy $1.97
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
-2% Synergy $10.23

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 $3.31
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+59% Synergy $0.21
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+57% Synergy $2.70
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+54% Synergy $0.68
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+52% Synergy $9.98
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+50% Synergy $4.11
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+50% Synergy $0.26
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+47% Synergy $1.17
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+47% Synergy $5.15
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+45% Synergy $1.22

Top Cards

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

Skullwinder Skullwinder
+44% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $5.60
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+37% Synergy $1.03
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+18% Synergy $0.86
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.40
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $14.58

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+19% Synergy $15.58
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $1510.97
Natural Order Natural Order
-4% Synergy $35.81
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.30
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-10% Synergy $3.80

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
+43% Synergy $0.38
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+42% Synergy $5.27
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+41% Synergy $0.30
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+39% Synergy $4.22
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+38% Synergy $0.27
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+33% Synergy $0.30
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+32% Synergy $0.31
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+30% Synergy $0.33
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
+30% Synergy $0.21
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+29% Synergy $0.41
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+29% Synergy $0.25
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy $3.70
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+22% Synergy $0.82
Nemesis of Mortals Nemesis of Mortals
+21% Synergy $0.07
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+20% Synergy $0.16
Orochi Eggwatcher Orochi Eggwatcher
+20% Synergy $0.17
Matsu-Tribe Sniper Matsu-Tribe Sniper
+19% Synergy $0.15
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
+19% Synergy $0.59
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+18% Synergy $0.16
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+18% Synergy $3.84
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+17% Synergy $0.24
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+17% Synergy $0.26
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+16% Synergy $0.38
Regal Force Regal Force
+16% Synergy $3.93
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+16% Synergy $14.52
Sakura-Tribe Springcaller Sakura-Tribe Springcaller
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+15% Synergy $0.28
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+15% Synergy $0.25
Shisato, Whispering Hunter Shisato, Whispering Hunter
+15% Synergy $0.54
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $8.49
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+14% Synergy $7.17
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+13% Synergy $0.36
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+13% Synergy $1.07
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+13% Synergy $29.65
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+12% Synergy $1.01
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+12% Synergy $0.36
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+11% Synergy $4.53
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+8% Synergy $1.06
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+8% Synergy $3.05
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+8% Synergy $1.39
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+5% Synergy $3.15
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+5% Synergy $19.68
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+4% Synergy $0.93
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+2% Synergy $2.61
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-3% Synergy $1.80
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.89
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-10% Synergy $2.62
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-15% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Cobra Trap Cobra Trap
+21% Synergy $0.25
Squall Line Squall Line
+13% Synergy $2.06
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+13% Synergy $1.71
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+11% Synergy $6.06
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+9% Synergy $0.58
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.57
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+6% Synergy $1.14
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+6% Synergy $6.44
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+6% Synergy $0.68
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $6.27
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+4% Synergy $1.16
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $2.14
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $4.30
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+1% Synergy $0.97
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+1% Synergy $4.99
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $4.08
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+0% Synergy $0.43
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+0% Synergy $31.81
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
0% Synergy $0.25
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
0% Synergy $2.98
Harrow Harrow
-1% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-1% Synergy $8.93
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-1% Synergy $4.07
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-2% Synergy $0.21
Fog Fog
-2% Synergy $1.14
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.23
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $5.73
Ram Through Ram Through
-16% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+30% Synergy $0.35
Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+30% Synergy $1.98
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+20% Synergy $4.92
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+16% Synergy $0.92
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+9% Synergy $1.02
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+9% Synergy $4.25
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.31
Endless Swarm Endless Swarm
+7% Synergy $2.23
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $52.76
Rhonas's Last Stand Rhonas's Last Stand
+6% Synergy $0.18
Gelatinous Genesis Gelatinous Genesis
+6% Synergy $0.70
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.41
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+5% Synergy $18.50
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+5% Synergy $1.92
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $3.53
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+4% Synergy $0.40
Time of Need Time of Need
+4% Synergy $4.29
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.26
Migration Path Migration Path
+3% Synergy $0.38
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.98
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+2% Synergy $5.98
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+2% Synergy $0.47
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+2% Synergy $3.47
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+1% Synergy $2.46
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $27.90
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $2.34
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+0% Synergy $13.63
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+0% Synergy $0.33
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $28.49
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $5.52
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Regrowth Regrowth
0% Synergy $0.49
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.22
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-3% Synergy $5.52
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+32% Synergy $0.92
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+21% Synergy $17.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.44
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $14.81
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+16% Synergy $2.05
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+13% Synergy $5.37
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+12% Synergy $1.65
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+11% Synergy $10.37
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+8% Synergy $0.67
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.63
Tower of Fortunes Tower of Fortunes
+6% Synergy $0.31
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+6% Synergy $2.45
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.95
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+1% Synergy $5.17
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $64.01
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $5.12
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-2% Synergy $3.27

Enchantments

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

Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+33% Synergy $8.05
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+27% Synergy $4.14
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+26% Synergy $3.95
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+22% Synergy $0.96
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+20% Synergy $2.68
Well Rested Well Rested
+15% Synergy $2.74
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+15% Synergy $2.92
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+14% Synergy $24.13
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+11% Synergy $12.12
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+11% Synergy $2.38
Asceticism Asceticism
+10% Synergy $7.24
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $5.63
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+7% Synergy $3.14
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+6% Synergy $3.49
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $8.59
Centaur Glade Centaur Glade
+5% Synergy $0.22
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+4% Synergy $1.31
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+3% Synergy $5.99
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $9.59
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+0% Synergy $1.03
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+0% Synergy $0.98
Abundance Abundance
+0% Synergy $1.24
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
0% Synergy $1.47
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $1.71
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.73
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $4.58
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.42
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $8.03
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $13.25
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.64
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-3% Synergy $1.21
Greater Good Greater Good
-4% Synergy $5.26
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $26.78
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $33.51
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-6% Synergy $3.98
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-8% Synergy $2.84
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-18% Synergy $0.39

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 $4.22
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.68
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
0% Synergy $2.31
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-2% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $3.12
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+5% Synergy $32.27
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.51
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+4% Synergy $0.45
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+3% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.52
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+2% Synergy $0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.37
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+0% Synergy $3.83
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+0% Synergy $24.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-2% Synergy $7.56
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $50.77
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-3% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.43
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $4.12
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-5% Synergy $13.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+22% Synergy $3.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $4.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $11.98
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.64
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.09
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-3% Synergy $1.80
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $0.65
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.33

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