MTG Salvation

The Obzedat (the Ghost Council of Orzhova) is the ruling body of the Orzhov Syndicate. It consists of ghosts of the former Orzhov patriarchs and (though significantly less frequently) matriarchs, who ascended to the immortal ghost level. It resides deep under the Orzhov district in the central Ravnica. It is possible that the founders of the Obzedat were the Orzhov representatives who originally signed the Guildpact, or that they were just the ones who lived during that time. Membership of the Obzedat is granted for an excellent "performance" in life, but the entrance is subject to a probation period. The membership can be also canceled under exceptional conditions. Known members of Obzedat included patriarchs Enezesku, Xil Xaxosz, Vuliev, and Karlov.

I first saw Obzedat, Ghost Council during previews. I was pretty excited. I felt he was stronger than the original Ghost Council of Orzhova. I mean, yes you lose a magnificent sac outlet. Not only that, Ghost Council was almost impossible to kill. This is all true. But, Obzedat makes your opponents bleed harder than before. His ability makes him immune to most sorcery removal (lookin' at you board wipes). Not only that, he has a much more significant body than before. He doesn't depend on other creatures, he just pumps out the pain on his own. I like it. Alot. And the Orzhov, while not my top guild, it is up their in the top 3. I like the idea that the Syndicate balances the light and dark within Ravnica. I know Obzedat does better in 1 vs 1, but that's no way to play Commander. Well, not a GOOD game of Commander. So I decided to try to make him work in Multiplayer. I wanted a couple of things going on in this deck: Lifegain/drain is a big one, with creatures like Suture Priest, Massacre Wurm, and Ajani Goldmane. Another one is a token subtheme with cards such as Teysa, Orzhov Scion and Increasing Devotion. The last theme I want is a slight reanimation theme with cards such as Becon of Unrest and Unburial Rights. The deck is still in the rough and is still testing, so any suggestions are welcomed. Without further ado, I give you Obzedat and their allies on their unholy crusade in Ravnica for justice and balance.



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