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Patron of the Orochi
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Patron of the Orochi

{6}{G}{G}

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Snake offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Snake and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Snake. Mana cost includes color.)

{T}: Untap all Forests and all green creatures. Activate only once each turn.

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Offering
Set
Betrayers of Kamigawa (BOK #138)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
8
Released
2005-02-04
Artist
Christopher Moeller
EDHREC rank
#13,720
Colour identity
{G}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In a two-card combo

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.37
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Ramp

Combos 19

Patron of the Orochi+Temur Sabertooth+Lightning Greaves
{G}
Infinite blinking of some creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
182 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Orochi+Temur Sabertooth+Concordant Crossroads
{G}
Infinite blinking of some creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
172 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Volrath, the Shapestealer+Patron of the Orochi
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures and Forests you control can produceInfinite untap of green creatures and Forests you control
56 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Orochi+Temur Sabertooth+Akroma's Memorial
{G}
Infinite blinking of some creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emiel the Blessed+Patron of the Orochi+Akroma's Memorial
{G}{W}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emiel the Blessed+Patron of the Orochi+Lightning Greaves
{G}{W}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emiel the Blessed+Patron of the Orochi+Concordant Crossroads
{G}{W}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild+Patron of the Orochi+Thespian's Stage+Arbor Elf
{G}
Infinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild+Patron of the Orochi+Thespian's Stage+Stone-Seeder Hierophant
{G}
Infinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Orochi+Colossal Skyturtle+Weaver of Harmony+Phantasmal Image+Concordant Crossroads
{G}{U}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Orochi+Quicksilver Elemental+Painter's Servant
{G}{U}
Infinite green manaInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of creatures and Forests you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild+Patron of the Orochi+Thespian's Stage+Blossom Dryad
{G}
Infinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scampire+Patron of the Orochi+Altar of Dementia
{B}{G}
Infinite mana lands and green creatures you control can produceInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite untap of green creatures you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild+Patron of the Orochi+Thespian's Stage+Ley Druid
{G}
Infinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Cadric, Soul Kindler+Patron of the Orochi+Cloudstone Curio
{R}{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite mana green creatures and Forests you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of green creatures and Forests you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild+Patron of the Orochi+Thespian's Stage+Voyaging Satyr
{G}
Infinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of Forests you controlInfinite untap of green creatures you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Orochi+Quicksilver Elemental+Viridescent Wisps
{G}{U}
Infinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of green creatures and Forests you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Orochi+Quicksilver Elemental+Lifelace
{G}{U}
Infinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of green creatures and Forests you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Orochi+Quicksilver Elemental+Sylvan Paradise
{G}{U}
Infinite green manaInfinite mana green creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of green creatures and Forests you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 19 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Orochi Sustainer 59 %+59.0 %
  2. Prowling Serpopard 61 %+58.1 %
  3. Sakura-Tribe Scout 58 %+55.5 %
  4. Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro 54 %+53.8 %
  5. Fanatic of Rhonas 71 %+51.2 %
  6. Sakura-Tribe Elder 72 %+49.4 %
  7. Ohran Frostfang 64 %+47.7 %
  8. Seshiro the Anointed 47 %+47.2 %
  9. Ohran Viper 47 %+46.7 %
  10. Skullwinder 48 %+45.5 %
  11. Hooded Hydra 47 %+44.1 %
  12. Sakiko, Mother of Summer 44 %+43.0 %
  13. Shigeki, Jukai Visionary 45 %+42.3 %
  14. Hexdrinker 41 %+40.1 %
  15. Omnath, Locus of Mana 43 %+39.1 %
  16. Yeva, Nature's Herald 47 %+39.0 %
  17. Orochi Merge-Keeper 39 %+38.9 %
  18. Lotus Cobra 53 %+37.0 %
  19. Ambush Viper 38 %+33.5 %
  20. Helix Pinnacle 36 %+33.2 %
  21. Stonecoil Serpent 33 %+31.7 %
  22. Genesis Wave 42 %+31.5 %
  23. Orochi Hatchery 32 %+31.0 %
  24. Kashi-Tribe Elite 31 %+30.7 %
  25. Sosuke, Son of Seshiro 31 %+30.5 %
  26. Vizier of the Menagerie 31 %+29.6 %
  27. Karametra's Acolyte 42 %+29.6 %
  28. Sosuke's Summons 29 %+28.8 %
  29. Saryth, the Viper's Fang 38 %+28.3 %
  30. Vernal Bloom 31 %+27.9 %
  31. Virtue of Strength 33 %+26.6 %
  32. Vedalken Orrery 23 %+22.4 %
  33. Naga Vitalist 22 %+22.1 %
  34. Snake Pit 22 %+21.9 %
  35. Nemesis of Mortals 22 %+21.8 %
  36. Ant Queen 22 %+21.1 %
  37. Cobra Trap 21 %+20.9 %
  38. Majestic Genesis 23 %+20.8 %
  39. Zendikar Resurgent 27 %+20.6 %
  40. Thousand-Year Elixir 24 %+20.6 %
  41. Caged Sun 27 %+20.6 %
  42. Lightning Greaves 45 %+20.4 %
  43. Orochi Eggwatcher 20 %+19.6 %
  44. Matsu-Tribe Sniper 20 %+19.6 %
  45. Kamahl, Fist of Krosa 21 %+18.9 %
  46. Seedborn Muse 32 %+18.7 %
  47. Return of the Wildspeaker 55 %+18.4 %
  48. Dread Linnorm 18 %+17.8 %
  49. Regal Force 27 %+17.8 %
  50. Ankle Biter 22 %+17.6 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Forest 94 %-2.5 %
  2. Sakura-Tribe Elder 72 %+49.4 %
  3. Fanatic of Rhonas 71 %+51.2 %
  4. Ohran Frostfang 64 %+47.7 %
  5. Prowling Serpopard 61 %+58.1 %
  6. Orochi Sustainer 59 %+59.0 %
  7. Beast Within 59 %+2.4 %
  8. Sakura-Tribe Scout 58 %+55.5 %
  9. Cultivate 56 %+5.1 %
  10. Sol Ring 55 %-16.3 %
  11. Return of the Wildspeaker 55 %+18.4 %
  12. Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro 54 %+53.8 %
  13. Lotus Cobra 53 %+37.0 %
  14. Kodama's Reach 52 %+14.3 %
  15. Nature's Lore 49 %+10.1 %
  16. Skullwinder 48 %+45.5 %
  17. Heroic Intervention 48 %+0.8 %
  18. Seshiro the Anointed 47 %+47.2 %
  19. Yeva, Nature's Herald 47 %+39.0 %
  20. Ohran Viper 47 %+46.7 %
  21. Hooded Hydra 47 %+44.1 %
  22. Beast Whisperer 46 %+16.2 %
  23. Lightning Greaves 45 %+20.4 %
  24. Shigeki, Jukai Visionary 45 %+42.3 %
  25. Rampant Growth 44 %+1.6 %
  26. Sakiko, Mother of Summer 44 %+43.0 %
  27. Omnath, Locus of Mana 43 %+39.1 %
  28. Genesis Wave 42 %+31.5 %
  29. Emerald Medallion 42 %-2.1 %
  30. Karametra's Acolyte 42 %+29.6 %
  31. Hexdrinker 41 %+40.1 %
  32. Orochi Merge-Keeper 39 %+38.9 %
  33. Ambush Viper 38 %+33.5 %
  34. Rishkar's Expertise 38 %+8.5 %
  35. Saryth, the Viper's Fang 38 %+28.3 %
  36. Llanowar Elves 38 %-16.1 %
  37. Three Visits 37 %+7.2 %
  38. Helix Pinnacle 36 %+33.2 %
  39. Swiftfoot Boots 36 %+3.9 %
  40. Skyshroud Claim 36 %+16.8 %
  41. Stonecoil Serpent 33 %+31.7 %
  42. Virtue of Strength 33 %+26.6 %
  43. Seedborn Muse 32 %+18.7 %
  44. Orochi Hatchery 32 %+31.0 %
  45. Elvish Mystic 31 %-14.6 %
  46. Krosan Grip 31 %+13.1 %
  47. Harmonize 31 %+4.7 %
  48. Kashi-Tribe Elite 31 %+30.7 %
  49. Sosuke, Son of Seshiro 31 %+30.5 %
  50. Vizier of the Menagerie 31 %+29.6 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2005-02-01

    Patron of the Orochi’s ability untaps nonbasic lands that are also Forests (such as some of the Revised dual lands) and multicolored creatures that are also green.

  • 2005-02-01

    The Patron’s ability can be activated only once per turn, even if control of Patron of the Orochi changes.

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