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Arnaud Gompertz
Sep 3, 2025
Arnaud Gompertz
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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17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saw in Half
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
73%synergy
Sacrifice
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Feign Death
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Not Dead After All
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Undying Evil
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
52%synergy
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Reanimate
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Crypt Ghast
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Intent
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
43%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
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57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Activated Sleeper
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Darkstar Augur
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Reaper
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Girl
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
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Malakir Rebirth
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Nasty End
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Undying Malice
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Village Rites
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Gifts
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dead
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Action
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Corpse Dance
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Costly Plunder
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Presumed Dead
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Exhume
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Mutilate
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Come Back Wrong
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Zombify
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Severed Strands
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Blood for Bones
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
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Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Blade of Selves
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Expedition Map
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Strionic Resonator
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Altar of Dementia
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Netherborn Altar
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Resurrection Orb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lifeline
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Kaya's Ghostform
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Necromancy
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Dance of the Dead
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Attrition
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Strands of Night
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Summoning
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Greed
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
27%synergy
High Market
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Vesuva
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
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