Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Kokusho, the Evening Star
Rank #1,271
3decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Necropotence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Crypt Ghast
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Darkstar Augur
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dread Presence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cavalier of Night
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Harvester of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Massacre Girl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Carrion Feeder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Nasty End
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Stinging Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Undying Malice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Saw in Half
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Feign Death
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Flare of Malice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
18%synergy
Sacrifice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Force of Despair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Undying Evil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Corpse Dance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Eat to Extinction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Edict
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
83%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Incarnation Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mutilate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nim Deathmantle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Disruptor Flute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ratchet Bomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lifeline
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Heartless Summoning
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Strands of Night
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Contamination
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Necromancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lolth, Spider Queen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Lake of the Dead
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vesuva
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Deserted Temple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
86%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Urza's Cave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy