Kagha, Shadow Archdruid (Commander) - Expensive Mill

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Arnaud Gompertz
Sep 3, 2025
How to Build Golgari Without Being Golboring
Like to think outside the color box in Commander? This edition of Branching Out gives you some great ideas for unique Golgari builds.
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Six
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Hedge Shredder
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Eternal Witness
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Altar of Dementia
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Dread Return
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Skull Prophet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
World Shaper
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Elvish Mystic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Nyx Weaver
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Haywire Mite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Fyndhorn Elves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Floral Evoker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Underrealm Lich
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Barrowgoyf
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Hermit Druid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Necron Deathmark
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Doom Whisperer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Molt Tender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ooze Patrol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Old Rutstein
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
The Mycotyrant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Splinterfright
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Grist, Voracious Larva
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Honest Rutstein
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Reclamation Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Spy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Genesis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Old Stickfingers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fauna Shaman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Filth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Skyfisher Spider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Suffering
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Thug
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Timeless Witness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cankerbloom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Millikin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Abrupt Decay
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Veil of Summer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Autumn's Veil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Grisly Salvage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Peerless Recycling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gnaw to the Bone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Join the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wasteful Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Another Chance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Wreath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Will of the Sultai
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Life from the Loam
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Culling Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Collective Brutality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Life // Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Squirming Emergence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Season of Loss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Benefaction of Rhonas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urborg Repossession
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Terror Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Discerning Taste
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Bygone Marvels
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Promenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Chatterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dryad's Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Summon Undead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spider Spawning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Elephant Resurgence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Regrowth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Salvaging Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Quick-Draw Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ransom Note
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Cauldron of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Out of the Tombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Sylvan Library
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Necromancy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Crawling Infestation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Insidious Roots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Strands of Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scion of Halaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exoskeletal Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Recon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Pernicious Deed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Journey to Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Crawling Sensation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Viridian Revel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Tortured Existence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Garruk Relentless
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Kishla Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dryad Arbor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pit of Offerings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Restless Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Sol Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Golgari Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Bayou
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Wastewood Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Underground Mortuary
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Deathcap Glade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Grotto
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Wood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Conduit Pylons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Promising Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy